Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

(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 "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

a cherished desire

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

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

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

expected hopefully

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW EGYPT WAS RUINED FOR EVARNE At length the dahabeah drew up by the wharf of Luxor.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HOW EGYPT WAS RUINED FOR EVARNE At length the dahabeah drew up by the wharf of Luxor.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

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

From this reading HOW EGYPT WAS RUINED FOR EVARNE At length the dahabeah drew up by the wharf of Luxor.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

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From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading HOW EGYPT WAS RUINED FOR EVARNE At length the dahabeah drew up by the wharf of Luxor.

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

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

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 EGYPT WAS RUINED FOR EVARNE At length the dahabeah drew up by the wharf of Luxor.

plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

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

From this reading HOW EGYPT WAS RUINED FOR EVARNE At length the dahabeah drew up by the wharf of Luxor.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

very lively and profitable

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW EGYPT WAS RUINED FOR EVARNE At length the dahabeah drew up by the wharf of Luxor.

ranking above all others

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

in a gay manner

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

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

From this reading HOW EGYPT WAS RUINED FOR EVARNE At length the dahabeah drew up by the wharf of Luxor.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

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

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

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

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

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

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

conformity or harmony

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading HOW EGYPT WAS RUINED FOR EVARNE At length the dahabeah drew up by the wharf of Luxor.

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

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

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 HOW EGYPT WAS RUINED FOR EVARNE At length the dahabeah drew up by the wharf of Luxor.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

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

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW EGYPT WAS RUINED FOR EVARNE At length the dahabeah drew up by the wharf of Luxor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

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

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

above and across; more than

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

any competition

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading HOW EGYPT WAS RUINED FOR EVARNE At length the dahabeah drew up by the wharf of Luxor.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

not in physical motion

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

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

From this reading HOW EGYPT WAS RUINED FOR EVARNE At length the dahabeah drew up by the wharf of Luxor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

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

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

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

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading HOW EGYPT WAS RUINED FOR EVARNE At length the dahabeah drew up by the wharf of Luxor.

force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

precisely as stated

From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

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

From this reading HOW EGYPT WAS RUINED FOR EVARNE At length the dahabeah drew up by the wharf of Luxor.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading HOW EGYPT WAS RUINED FOR EVARNE At length the dahabeah drew up by the wharf of Luxor.

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

From this reading On arriving at Karnak, loud was the expression of amazement at the extent of country over which was spread the ruins of this vast collection of temples, with their halls, their courts, their huge entrances, their obelisks, columns and statues.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.

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From this reading From the beginning of the cruise the arrival at this world-famed spot had been eagerly anticipated, and on the very first morning the travellers gaily mounted donkeys and set forth on the short journey to the ruined Temples of Karnak.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I believe really it would be quite possible that one should lose one's self hopelessly amid all these ruins," declared little Justine, her pale face still flushed from the fun of the amusing gallop.

but in spite of that

From this reading The spirited animals that they rode--so very different from the poor little European drudges that go by the same name--covered the ground with celerity, the dusky donkey-boys running hard behind, keeping up with difficulty, yet shouting and flourishing their sticks, to urge on any of the fiery mounts that showed signs of a failing lack of ambition to be foremost in the race.