Chapter XV

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

From this reading Suddenly the sharp eyes of Fred caught sight of a sort of tower in the distance, and he at once called his cousin's attention to his discovery.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As the boat wound along the river in the direction of Thebes, the youths were watching from the deck for the first indications of their proximity to that wonderful city.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

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

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Yes, and there's another, and another!" shouted Frank; "and the walls of a great building, too."

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading ARRIVAL AT LUXOR.--THE GREAT TEMPLE OF KARNAK.

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

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ARRIVAL AT LUXOR.--THE GREAT TEMPLE OF KARNAK.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Suddenly the sharp eyes of Fred caught sight of a sort of tower in the distance, and he at once called his cousin's attention to his discovery.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

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

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading As the boat wound along the river in the direction of Thebes, the youths were watching from the deck for the first indications of their proximity to that wonderful city.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading "Yes, and there's another, and another!" shouted Frank; "and the walls of a great building, too."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Suddenly the sharp eyes of Fred caught sight of a sort of tower in the distance, and he at once called his cousin's attention to his discovery.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Suddenly the sharp eyes of Fred caught sight of a sort of tower in the distance, and he at once called his cousin's attention to his discovery.

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

From this reading As the boat wound along the river in the direction of Thebes, the youths were watching from the deck for the first indications of their proximity to that wonderful city.

possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Suddenly the sharp eyes of Fred caught sight of a sort of tower in the distance, and he at once called his cousin's attention to his discovery.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading As the boat wound along the river in the direction of Thebes, the youths were watching from the deck for the first indications of their proximity to that wonderful city.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading As the boat wound along the river in the direction of Thebes, the youths were watching from the deck for the first indications of their proximity to that wonderful city.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Suddenly the sharp eyes of Fred caught sight of a sort of tower in the distance, and he at once called his cousin's attention to his discovery.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Suddenly the sharp eyes of Fred caught sight of a sort of tower in the distance, and he at once called his cousin's attention to his discovery.

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 Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Suddenly the sharp eyes of Fred caught sight of a sort of tower in the distance, and he at once called his cousin's attention to his discovery.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As the boat wound along the river in the direction of Thebes, the youths were watching from the deck for the first indications of their proximity to that wonderful city.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the boat wound along the river in the direction of Thebes, the youths were watching from the deck for the first indications of their proximity to that wonderful city.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

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

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL AT LUXOR.--THE GREAT TEMPLE OF KARNAK.

cause to stop

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Suddenly the sharp eyes of Fred caught sight of a sort of tower in the distance, and he at once called his cousin's attention to his discovery.

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

From this reading Suddenly the sharp eyes of Fred caught sight of a sort of tower in the distance, and he at once called his cousin's attention to his discovery.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

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

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading As the boat wound along the river in the direction of Thebes, the youths were watching from the deck for the first indications of their proximity to that wonderful city.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL AT LUXOR.--THE GREAT TEMPLE OF KARNAK.

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

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

a city in central Egypt on the east bank of the Nile that is a center for visitors to the ruins of and around Thebes

From this reading ARRIVAL AT LUXOR.--THE GREAT TEMPLE OF KARNAK.

plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ARRIVAL AT LUXOR.--THE GREAT TEMPLE OF KARNAK.

on one occasion

From this reading Suddenly the sharp eyes of Fred caught sight of a sort of tower in the distance, and he at once called his cousin's attention to his discovery.

the property of being close together

From this reading As the boat wound along the river in the direction of Thebes, the youths were watching from the deck for the first indications of their proximity to that wonderful city.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

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

From this reading As the boat wound along the river in the direction of Thebes, the youths were watching from the deck for the first indications of their proximity to that wonderful city.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Suddenly the sharp eyes of Fred caught sight of a sort of tower in the distance, and he at once called his cousin's attention to his discovery.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Yes, and there's another, and another!" shouted Frank; "and the walls of a great building, too."

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Suddenly the sharp eyes of Fred caught sight of a sort of tower in the distance, and he at once called his cousin's attention to his discovery.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Suddenly the sharp eyes of Fred caught sight of a sort of tower in the distance, and he at once called his cousin's attention to his discovery.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly the sharp eyes of Fred caught sight of a sort of tower in the distance, and he at once called his cousin's attention to his discovery.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading ARRIVAL AT LUXOR.--THE GREAT TEMPLE OF KARNAK.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL AT LUXOR.--THE GREAT TEMPLE OF KARNAK.

an ancient Egyptian city on the Nile River that flourished from the 22nd century BC to the 18th century BC; today the archeological remains include many splendid temples and tombs

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

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

From this reading "Yes, and there's another, and another!" shouted Frank; "and the walls of a great building, too."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

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

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Yes, and there's another, and another!" shouted Frank; "and the walls of a great building, too."

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Suddenly the sharp eyes of Fred caught sight of a sort of tower in the distance, and he at once called his cousin's attention to his discovery.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading "Yes, and there's another, and another!" shouted Frank; "and the walls of a great building, too."

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

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading As the boat wound along the river in the direction of Thebes, the youths were watching from the deck for the first indications of their proximity to that wonderful city.

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

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

in or at the place that

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading As the boat wound along the river in the direction of Thebes, the youths were watching from the deck for the first indications of their proximity to that wonderful city.

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

From this reading Frank and Fred were impatient to get away from Keneh, as their next halt was to be at Luxor, the ancient Thebes, where the steamer would remain three days, to enable them to see the monuments of ancient Egypt in that vicinity.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading As the boat wound along the river in the direction of Thebes, the youths were watching from the deck for the first indications of their proximity to that wonderful city.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, and there's another, and another!" shouted Frank; "and the walls of a great building, too."

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading As the boat wound along the river in the direction of Thebes, the youths were watching from the deck for the first indications of their proximity to that wonderful city.