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

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

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

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

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

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

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

From this reading Under the bright sun of the Egyptian sky the sands glittered and sparkled till the light they reflected became painful to the eyes of the observers.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Under the bright sun of the Egyptian sky the sands glittered and sparkled till the light they reflected became painful to the eyes of the observers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers

From this reading FROM SUEZ TO CAIRO.--THROUGH THE LAND OF GOSHEN.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

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

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading Under the bright sun of the Egyptian sky the sands glittered and sparkled till the light they reflected became painful to the eyes of the observers.

one or the other of two

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Under the bright sun of the Egyptian sky the sands glittered and sparkled till the light they reflected became painful to the eyes of the observers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM SUEZ TO CAIRO.--THROUGH THE LAND OF GOSHEN.

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Under the bright sun of the Egyptian sky the sands glittered and sparkled till the light they reflected became painful to the eyes of the observers.

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From this reading FROM SUEZ TO CAIRO.--THROUGH THE LAND OF GOSHEN.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

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

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

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

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

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From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading FROM SUEZ TO CAIRO.--THROUGH THE LAND OF GOSHEN.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Under the bright sun of the Egyptian sky the sands glittered and sparkled till the light they reflected became painful to the eyes of the observers.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

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

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

a large number or amount

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

in motion

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading Under the bright sun of the Egyptian sky the sands glittered and sparkled till the light they reflected became painful to the eyes of the observers.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM SUEZ TO CAIRO.--THROUGH THE LAND OF GOSHEN.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading Under the bright sun of the Egyptian sky the sands glittered and sparkled till the light they reflected became painful to the eyes of the observers.

(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Under the bright sun of the Egyptian sky the sands glittered and sparkled till the light they reflected became painful to the eyes of the observers.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading Under the bright sun of the Egyptian sky the sands glittered and sparkled till the light they reflected became painful to the eyes of the observers.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

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

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Under the bright sun of the Egyptian sky the sands glittered and sparkled till the light they reflected became painful to the eyes of the observers.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading Under the bright sun of the Egyptian sky the sands glittered and sparkled till the light they reflected became painful to the eyes of the observers.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

a city in northeastern Egypt at the head of the Gulf of Suez and at the southern end of the Suez Canal

From this reading FROM SUEZ TO CAIRO.--THROUGH THE LAND OF GOSHEN.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Under the bright sun of the Egyptian sky the sands glittered and sparkled till the light they reflected became painful to the eyes of the observers.

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

From this reading FROM SUEZ TO CAIRO.--THROUGH THE LAND OF GOSHEN.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

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

From this reading Under the bright sun of the Egyptian sky the sands glittered and sparkled till the light they reflected became painful to the eyes of the observers.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading FROM SUEZ TO CAIRO.--THROUGH THE LAND OF GOSHEN.

up to a particular time

From this reading Under the bright sun of the Egyptian sky the sands glittered and sparkled till the light they reflected became painful to the eyes of the observers.

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

From this reading FROM SUEZ TO CAIRO.--THROUGH THE LAND OF GOSHEN.

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

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under the bright sun of the Egyptian sky the sands glittered and sparkled till the light they reflected became painful to the eyes of the observers.

green foliage

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading There is little to relieve the monotony of the desert between Suez and Ismailia beyond the view of the two canals, and the ships and boats moving on their waters.

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

From this reading In every direction there is nothing but the desert, either stretching out into a plain or rising in mountains, on which not a particle of verdure is visible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Occasionally a line of camels may be seen walking with a dignified pace, or halted for the adjustment of their loads, or for some other purpose.