used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A surprise was in store for Frank and Fred when they returned from their excursion to the tombs of the kings.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading When our friends returned to the boat the ladies had only been back a short time from the harem, and there was an active interchange of accumulated information until dinner was announced.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading When our friends returned to the boat the ladies had only been back a short time from the harem, and there was an active interchange of accumulated information until dinner was announced.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When our friends returned to the boat the ladies had only been back a short time from the harem, and there was an active interchange of accumulated information until dinner was announced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A surprise was in store for Frank and Fred when they returned from their excursion to the tombs of the kings.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading When our friends returned to the boat the ladies had only been back a short time from the harem, and there was an active interchange of accumulated information until dinner was announced.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
ASSOUANnoun
an ancient city on the Nile in Egypt; two dams across the Nile have been built nearby
From this reading HAREM LIFE IN THE EAST.--FROM LUXOR TO ASSOUAN.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When our friends returned to the boat the ladies had only been back a short time from the harem, and there was an active interchange of accumulated information until dinner was announced.
for the reason that
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When our friends returned to the boat the ladies had only been back a short time from the harem, and there was an active interchange of accumulated information until dinner was announced.
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading When our friends returned to the boat the ladies had only been back a short time from the harem, and there was an active interchange of accumulated information until dinner was announced.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading HAREM LIFE IN THE EAST.--FROM LUXOR TO ASSOUAN.
Effie
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From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading A surprise was in store for Frank and Fred when they returned from their excursion to the tombs of the kings.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A surprise was in store for Frank and Fred when they returned from their excursion to the tombs of the kings.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A surprise was in store for Frank and Fred when they returned from their excursion to the tombs of the kings.
Fred
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From this reading A surprise was in store for Frank and Fred when they returned from their excursion to the tombs of the kings.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When our friends returned to the boat the ladies had only been back a short time from the harem, and there was an active interchange of accumulated information until dinner was announced.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HAREM LIFE IN THE EAST.--FROM LUXOR TO ASSOUAN.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
HAREMnounUS /ˈherəm/
living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
From this reading HAREM LIFE IN THE EAST.--FROM LUXOR TO ASSOUAN.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
how
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From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HAREM LIFE IN THE EAST.--FROM LUXOR TO ASSOUAN.
a message received and understood
From this reading When our friends returned to the boat the ladies had only been back a short time from the harem, and there was an active interchange of accumulated information until dinner was announced.
interchangenounUS /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒ/
a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams
From this reading When our friends returned to the boat the ladies had only been back a short time from the harem, and there was an active interchange of accumulated information until dinner was announced.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A surprise was in store for Frank and Fred when they returned from their excursion to the tombs of the kings.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading HAREM LIFE IN THE EAST.--FROM LUXOR TO ASSOUAN.
LUXORnounUS /ˈlʌksər/
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 HAREM LIFE IN THE EAST.--FROM LUXOR TO ASSOUAN.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A surprise was in store for Frank and Fred when they returned from their excursion to the tombs of the kings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
and nothing more
From this reading When our friends returned to the boat the ladies had only been back a short time from the harem, and there was an active interchange of accumulated information until dinner was announced.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When our friends returned to the boat the ladies had only been back a short time from the harem, and there was an active interchange of accumulated information until dinner was announced.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
go across or through
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A surprise was in store for Frank and Fred when they returned from their excursion to the tombs of the kings.
cut with a saw
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading When our friends returned to the boat the ladies had only been back a short time from the harem, and there was an active interchange of accumulated information until dinner was announced.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A surprise was in store for Frank and Fred when they returned from their excursion to the tombs of the kings.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A surprise was in store for Frank and Fred when they returned from their excursion to the tombs of the kings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAREM LIFE IN THE EAST.--FROM LUXOR TO ASSOUAN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A surprise was in store for Frank and Fred when they returned from their excursion to the tombs of the kings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When our friends returned to the boat the ladies had only been back a short time from the harem, and there was an active interchange of accumulated information until dinner was announced.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A surprise was in store for Frank and Fred when they returned from their excursion to the tombs of the kings.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HAREM LIFE IN THE EAST.--FROM LUXOR TO ASSOUAN.
tombsnounUS /tuːmz/
plural of “tomb” — a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading A surprise was in store for Frank and Fred when they returned from their excursion to the tombs of the kings.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When our friends returned to the boat the ladies had only been back a short time from the harem, and there was an active interchange of accumulated information until dinner was announced.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A surprise was in store for Frank and Fred when they returned from their excursion to the tombs of the kings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
at the time that
From this reading A surprise was in store for Frank and Fred when they returned from their excursion to the tombs of the kings.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Several ladies of the party had declined to visit the tombs, partly on account of the fatigue of the journey, and partly because they had been invited to see the harem of the English consul at Luxor, and did not wish to miss the opportunity of learning how the women of the East pass their time.
produce a literary work
From this reading After dinner Frank tried to persuade one of the ladies to write an account of what she saw in the harem, as he wished to send it home for his sister and Miss Effie to read.
