Chapter V

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

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

at or in the front

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

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

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading PHARAOH ARRIVES TOO LATE.

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

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Hazael came to me and asked permission to pass the night with his friend Bodmilcar.

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

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

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

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

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

From this reading Hazael came to me and asked permission to pass the night with his friend Bodmilcar.

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

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

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

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Hazael came to me and asked permission to pass the night with his friend Bodmilcar.

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

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

command with authority

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

past form of “discern” — detect with the senses

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

inquire into

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Hazael came to me and asked permission to pass the night with his friend Bodmilcar.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

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

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

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

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

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

From this reading Hazael came to me and asked permission to pass the night with his friend Bodmilcar.

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

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

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

From this reading Hazael came to me and asked permission to pass the night with his friend Bodmilcar.

inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

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

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

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

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

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

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading PHARAOH ARRIVES TOO LATE.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

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

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Hazael came to me and asked permission to pass the night with his friend Bodmilcar.

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From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

largest city of Tennessee; located in southwestern Tennessee on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

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

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

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 We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

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

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

a place of business for retailing goods

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

go across or through

From this reading Hazael came to me and asked permission to pass the night with his friend Bodmilcar.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

approval to do something

From this reading Hazael came to me and asked permission to pass the night with his friend Bodmilcar.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

the title of the ancient Egyptian kings

From this reading PHARAOH ARRIVES TOO LATE.

move with force

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

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

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

for a short time

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

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

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

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

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

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

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

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

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

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

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading PHARAOH ARRIVES TOO LATE.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

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

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

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

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

at the time that

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

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

From this reading We shortly hove in sight of what is known as the Tanitic mouth of the Nile, beyond which, in the distance, could be discerned the tall obelisks of the City of Tanis.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The deposit brought down by the river itself, combined with the action of the wind and surf upon the two headlands of the bay, has a perpetual tendency to block up this outlet of the Nile; and when the _Cabiros_, which had been sent on ahead to explore the bar, returned with the intelligence that the water was too shallow to permit a safe passage to the _Melkarth_, I determined to push on a little further to the Mendezian mouth, which is considerably wider, and which leads, moreover, direct to Memphis.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.

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

From this reading Night was coming on, so that I would not venture to stem the somewhat rapid current of the river in the dark, but brought my ships to anchor within a bowshot of the shore.