Chapter XX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

express admiration and pleasure by uttering “ooh” or “aah”

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading Dusky forms stole stealthily along the narrow alleys of the half-deserted city of Thebes.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Dusky forms stole stealthily along the narrow alleys of the half-deserted city of Thebes.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

plural of “bark” — tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Dusky forms stole stealthily along the narrow alleys of the half-deserted city of Thebes.

any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading Dusky forms stole stealthily along the narrow alleys of the half-deserted city of Thebes.

the overhang at the lower edge of a roof

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

possessive form of “egypt” — a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Dusky forms stole stealthily along the narrow alleys of the half-deserted city of Thebes.

coins made of gold

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

of brown tinged with gold

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

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From this reading Dusky forms stole stealthily along the narrow alleys of the half-deserted city of Thebes.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

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From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

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From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

plural of “hyena” — doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

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From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

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From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

immediately past

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

come together

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Dusky forms stole stealthily along the narrow alleys of the half-deserted city of Thebes.

the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

having branches or flower heads that bend downward

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

plural of “owl” — nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

a fence made of upright pickets

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

brilliantly clever

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

plural of “snarl” — a vicious angry growl

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

that is looked for

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

in a stealthy manner

From this reading Dusky forms stole stealthily along the narrow alleys of the half-deserted city of Thebes.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading Dusky forms stole stealthily along the narrow alleys of the half-deserted city of Thebes.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

causing extreme terror

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

an ancient Egyptian city on the Nile River that flourished from the 22nd century BC to the 18th century BC; today the archeological remains include many splendid temples and tombs

From this reading Dusky forms stole stealthily along the narrow alleys of the half-deserted city of Thebes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading HOW BAR AND RENNY MEET FOR THE LAST TIME Reflected in the quiet reaches of the Nile, a brilliant planet hung, like a silver ball, in the green and gold of Egypt’s long-continued afterglow.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.

in an unnatural way

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The evening’s stillness was broken at intervals by the snarls of marauding hyenas, the barks of jackals and the hooting of the little golden-brown owls which haunted the over-hanging eaves of the massive Temple of Khonsu.

a Caucasian

From this reading As they hurried past, the paling afterglow reflected upon the low white walls caused their nodding shadows to appear unnaturally enlarged, menacing, terrifying.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Below it Aah, the pale young moon, seemed as if it sought to catch that scintillating jewel in the hollow of its crescent cup.