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From this reading 4 STATION--DEPARTURE FROM CAIRO--DINNER AT MR.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
accommodatedverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/
past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
ALEXANDRIAnounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændriə/
a town in Louisiana on the Red River
From this reading L.’S--ALEXANDRIA.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
ARABSnounUS /ˈærəbz/
plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 4 STATION--DEPARTURE FROM CAIRO--DINNER AT MR.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
BEDOUINnounUS /ˈbedoʊən/
a member of a nomadic tribe of Arabs
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
BILLETnounUS /ˈbɪlət/
a short personal letter
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
BRICKnounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
CAIROnounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
the act of departing
From this reading 4 STATION--DEPARTURE FROM CAIRO--DINNER AT MR.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
DILEMMAnounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading 4 STATION--DEPARTURE FROM CAIRO--DINNER AT MR.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 4 STATION--DEPARTURE FROM CAIRO--DINNER AT MR.
Ghizeh
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From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
gratuitynounUS /ɡrəˈtuːɪti/
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
IBISnounUS /ˈaɪbəs/
wading birds of warm regions having long slender down-curved bills
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading L.’S--ALEXANDRIA.
immediately past
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
MemphisnounUS /ˈmemfəs/
largest city of Tennessee; located in southwestern Tennessee on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
mid-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
a form of address for a man
From this reading 4 STATION--DEPARTURE FROM CAIRO--DINNER AT MR.
MUMMIESnounUS /ˈmʌmiz/
plural of “mummy” — informal terms for a mother
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
not any; not one
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
and nothing more
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
the act of departing politely
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
PREPARATIONnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
PYRAMIDSnounUS /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/
plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading L.’S--ALEXANDRIA.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
SAKHARA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
SheiknounUS /ʃiːk/
the leader of an Arab village or family
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
SHEIK'SnounUS /ʃiːks/
possessive form of “sheik” — the leader of an Arab village or family
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading 4 STATION--DEPARTURE FROM CAIRO--DINNER AT MR.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF SAKHARA--SHEIK’S HOUSE--THE BRICK PYRAMIDS--MUMMIES--THE SACRED IBIS--RETURN TO CAIRO--AN AGREEABLE BILLET--PREPARATION FOR A VOYAGE--DISAPPOINTMENT--A PARTING--THE LAST JOURNEY ACROSS THE DESERT--A DILEMMA--BEDOUIN ARABS--NO.
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 The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
which person or people
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The only place of entertainment, if indeed it can be so styled, is at the house of an aged Sheik, who accommodated us for a trifling gratuity, with four walls and a ceiling.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Sakhara, within a short distance of the ruins of ancient Memphis, is about fifteen miles beyond the Pyramids of Ghizeh, and as we had not started until after mid-day, it was evening by the time we reached the village.
