used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
ABOO
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From this reading THE RAMESEUM, MEDINET ABOO, AND THE VOCAL MEMNON.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Luckily the accident resulted only in a slight wetting.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The morning after the visit to Karnak an early start was made for the other side of the river.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The morning after the visit to Karnak an early start was made for the other side of the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RAMESEUM, MEDINET ABOO, AND THE VOCAL MEMNON.
ArabsnounUS /ˈærəbz/
plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
conversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The morning after the visit to Karnak an early start was made for the other side of the river.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
every person
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
ferriedverbUS /ˈferid/
inflected form of “ferry” — transport from one place to another
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The morning after the visit to Karnak an early start was made for the other side of the river.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
groundedverbUS /ˈɡraʊndɪd/
past form of “ground” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
and nothing more
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
Karnak
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From this reading The morning after the visit to Karnak an early start was made for the other side of the river.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
LuckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Luckily the accident resulted only in a slight wetting.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The morning after the visit to Karnak an early start was made for the other side of the river.
MEDINET
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From this reading THE RAMESEUM, MEDINET ABOO, AND THE VOCAL MEMNON.
MEMNON
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From this reading THE RAMESEUM, MEDINET ABOO, AND THE VOCAL MEMNON.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning after the visit to Karnak an early start was made for the other side of the river.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The morning after the visit to Karnak an early start was made for the other side of the river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
and nothing more
From this reading Luckily the accident resulted only in a slight wetting.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The morning after the visit to Karnak an early start was made for the other side of the river.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
penniesnounUS /ˈpeniz/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
RAMESEUM
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From this reading THE RAMESEUM, MEDINET ABOO, AND THE VOCAL MEMNON.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Luckily the accident resulted only in a slight wetting.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The morning after the visit to Karnak an early start was made for the other side of the river.
sand-bank
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From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
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 party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The morning after the visit to Karnak an early start was made for the other side of the river.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Luckily the accident resulted only in a slight wetting.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The morning after the visit to Karnak an early start was made for the other side of the river.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RAMESEUM, MEDINET ABOO, AND THE VOCAL MEMNON.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The morning after the visit to Karnak an early start was made for the other side of the river.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
unharmedadjectiveUS /ənˈhɑːrmd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The morning after the visit to Karnak an early start was made for the other side of the river.
VOCALadjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading THE RAMESEUM, MEDINET ABOO, AND THE VOCAL MEMNON.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning after the visit to Karnak an early start was made for the other side of the river.
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 party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
wettingnounUS /ˈwetɪŋ/
the act of making something wet
From this reading Luckily the accident resulted only in a slight wetting.
which person or people
From this reading The party was ferried across in a couple of native boats to a sand-bank that pushed out some distance from the shore; the boats grounded in the shallow water, and our friends were carried on the backs of several Arabs, who gladly accepted the chance to earn a few pennies by a temporary conversion into beasts of burden.
belonging to which person
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everybody landed dry and unharmed with the exception of one unfortunate individual, whose bearer stumbled just before reaching the solid earth.
