used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
in actual fact
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Old" is merely a relative term, after all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
antiquitiesnounUS /ænˈtɪkwətiz/
plural of “antiquity” — the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
dimnessnoun
the state of being poorly illuminated
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
a long fixed look
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Old" is merely a relative term, after all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
LUXORnounUS /ˈlʌksər/
a city in central Egypt on the east bank of the Nile that is a center for visitors to the ruins of and around Thebes
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
mediaevaladjective
relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
and nothing more
From this reading "Old" is merely a relative term, after all.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
NowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
RAMESESnounUS /ˈræməsiːz/
any of 12 kings of ancient Egypt between 1315 and 1090 BC
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading "Old" is merely a relative term, after all.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
reverentadjectiveUS /ˈrevərənt/
feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
make square
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading "Old" is merely a relative term, after all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
ThebesnounUS /θiːbz/
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 The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
the upper part of anything
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I remember in my native town we small boys used to gaze in reverent awe at a court house that was actually built before the Civil War.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
weather-beatenadjective
tanned and coarsened from being outdoors
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ruins, which are the stock in trade of this ancient City of Thebes, date so far back into the dimness of Nowhere that all the other antiquities of earth seem as fresh and recent as a morning newspaper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading IN AND AROUND LUXOR, WITH A SIDE LIGHT ON RAMESES THE GREAT Until we arrived at Luxor we did not know the total meaning of the word "old."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We would look up at that weather-beaten frame structure, two stories high, with a square bird cage on top of it, and to us it had all the historic interest of a mediaeval castle.
