Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

later than; following

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

(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 It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

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

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

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

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

cleanse the entire body

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

plural of “beak” — beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading It was morning on the Blue Nile.

terminate

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

without doubt or question

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

stretch (the neck) so as to see better

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

the first light of day

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

take in liquids

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

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 The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

so thin as to transmit light

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

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

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

plural of “glory” — a state of high honor

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

coins made of gold

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

wading birds of warm regions having long slender down-curved bills

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

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

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

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

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was morning on the Blue Nile.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

staying power

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

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

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

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

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

engage in

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was morning on the Blue Nile.

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

From this reading It was morning on the Blue Nile.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was morning on the Blue Nile.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

above and across; more than

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

move upward

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

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

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

the stealing of cattle

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

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

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

lighted by sunlight

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

moving very fast

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

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

From this reading It was morning on the Blue Nile.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

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

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading The turbulent blue river rolled joyously between its banks, for it was high Nile, and a swift, light breeze was blowing--the companion of the Dawn.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

the topmost one of two

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

having a hemispherical vault or dome

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

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

From this reading It was morning on the Blue Nile.

a Caucasian

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The vault of the sky seemed arched at a great height above the earth, springing clearly, without any object to break the line from the horizon of gold sand, and full of those white, filmy, light-filled gleaming clouds that are one of the wonders and glories of Upper Egypt and the Soudan.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was a morning and a scene to make a man's heart rise high in his breast, and cry out, as his eyes turned from the level-sanded desert floor, through sunlit space, to the vaulted roof, "After all, the world is a good house to live in."

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Slowly the strong yellow sunlight poured over the plain, the bank and the river, gilding every ripple; and, as the light grew, hundreds of delicate shapes--the forms of the ibis and flamingo and crane, and other river-fowl--became visible, crowding down the dark banks, with flapping of white and crimson wings, and stretching of legs, and opening of beaks, rustling down, shaking their feathers, to bathe and drink of the Blue River.