used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
ABYDUS
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From this reading GIRGEH AND KENEH.--THE TEMPLES OF ABYDUS AND DENDERAH.--AN EGYPTIAN DANCE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
in the past
From this reading St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GIRGEH AND KENEH.--THE TEMPLES OF ABYDUS AND DENDERAH.--AN EGYPTIAN DANCE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GIRGEH AND KENEH.--THE TEMPLES OF ABYDUS AND DENDERAH.--AN EGYPTIAN DANCE.
ArabicnounUS /ˈærəbɪk/
the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
being joined in close association
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
carefully weighed
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
CopticnounUS /ˈkɑːptɪk/
the liturgical language of the Coptic Church used in Egypt and Ethiopia; written in the Greek alphabet
From this reading St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading GIRGEH AND KENEH.--THE TEMPLES OF ABYDUS AND DENDERAH.--AN EGYPTIAN DANCE.
DENDERAH
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From this reading GIRGEH AND KENEH.--THE TEMPLES OF ABYDUS AND DENDERAH.--AN EGYPTIAN DANCE.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
dragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
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 St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
EGYPTIANnounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading GIRGEH AND KENEH.--THE TEMPLES OF ABYDUS AND DENDERAH.--AN EGYPTIAN DANCE.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading At present there is a small convent or monastery at Girgeh, and it is said to be the oldest establishment of the kind in Egypt.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
GIRGEH
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From this reading GIRGEH AND KENEH.--THE TEMPLES OF ABYDUS AND DENDERAH.--AN EGYPTIAN DANCE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
halting-place
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From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
ten 10s
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
KENEH
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From this reading GIRGEH AND KENEH.--THE TEMPLES OF ABYDUS AND DENDERAH.--AN EGYPTIAN DANCE.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading At present there is a small convent or monastery at Girgeh, and it is said to be the oldest establishment of the kind in Egypt.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading At present there is a small convent or monastery at Girgeh, and it is said to be the oldest establishment of the kind in Egypt.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GIRGEH AND KENEH.--THE TEMPLES OF ABYDUS AND DENDERAH.--AN EGYPTIAN DANCE.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At present there is a small convent or monastery at Girgeh, and it is said to be the oldest establishment of the kind in Egypt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
plagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At present there is a small convent or monastery at Girgeh, and it is said to be the oldest establishment of the kind in Egypt.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At present there is a small convent or monastery at Girgeh, and it is said to be the oldest establishment of the kind in Egypt.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
Sioot
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From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At present there is a small convent or monastery at Girgeh, and it is said to be the oldest establishment of the kind in Egypt.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
St
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From this reading St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
TEMPLESnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading GIRGEH AND KENEH.--THE TEMPLES OF ABYDUS AND DENDERAH.--AN EGYPTIAN DANCE.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GIRGEH AND KENEH.--THE TEMPLES OF ABYDUS AND DENDERAH.--AN EGYPTIAN DANCE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading St. George is the patron saint of the Christians of Egypt, and there was a Coptic convent at Girgeh, four or five centuries ago, that was named after him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At present there is a small convent or monastery at Girgeh, and it is said to be the oldest establishment of the kind in Egypt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
visitationnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
belonging to which person
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first halting-place above Sioot was Girgeh, which may be considered the Arabic for George, as the place was named in honor of the saint whose history is intimately connected with the dragon.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It supported two hundred monks and had a large revenue; but its inhabitants died during a visitation of the plague, and for some time the buildings were without tenants.
