in actual fact
From this reading It is not actually dangerous, nor is it actually wise, to visit the stupendous ruins of Egypt alone at night.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It is not actually dangerous, nor is it actually wise, to visit the stupendous ruins of Egypt alone at night.
Amnon
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From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is not actually dangerous, nor is it actually wise, to visit the stupendous ruins of Egypt alone at night.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
bird-of-passage
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From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
terminate
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
cosmopolitanadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːzməˈpɑːlətən/
growing or occurring in many parts of the world
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It is not actually dangerous, nor is it actually wise, to visit the stupendous ruins of Egypt alone at night.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
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 It is not actually dangerous, nor is it actually wise, to visit the stupendous ruins of Egypt alone at night.
the organ of sight
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
hordesnounUS /hɔːrdz/
plural of “horde” — a vast multitude
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
hundred-gated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
Hypostyle
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From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not actually dangerous, nor is it actually wise, to visit the stupendous ruins of Egypt alone at night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not actually dangerous, nor is it actually wise, to visit the stupendous ruins of Egypt alone at night.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
lurkverbUS /lɜːrk/
lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
march in a procession
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
massy
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From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
the force of workers available
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It is not actually dangerous, nor is it actually wise, to visit the stupendous ruins of Egypt alone at night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not actually dangerous, nor is it actually wise, to visit the stupendous ruins of Egypt alone at night.
obelisknoun
a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
held or filled or in use
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
PharaohsnounUS /ˈferoʊz/
plural of “pharaoh” — the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
on the contrary
From this reading Rather not!
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading It is not actually dangerous, nor is it actually wise, to visit the stupendous ruins of Egypt alone at night.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
the season of growth
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
steedsnounUS /stiːdz/
plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading It is not actually dangerous, nor is it actually wise, to visit the stupendous ruins of Egypt alone at night.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
ten-score
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
ThebesnounUS /θiːbz/
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 "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
two times
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It is not actually dangerous, nor is it actually wise, to visit the stupendous ruins of Egypt alone at night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The native has far too good an eye to business to lurk behind obelisk or column with intent to spring out and demand the purse of any stray unit of the cosmopolitan hordes which bring such wealth in the winter months to the land of the Pharaohs.
in or at the place that
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading There was no moon to break the shadows in the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Amnon; neither was there sound or sign of life, the winter residents and bird-of-passage tourists being duly occupied in the festivities which are the order of the night in hotel life on the Nile.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It is not actually dangerous, nor is it actually wise, to visit the stupendous ruins of Egypt alone at night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The hundred-gated Thebes, where twice ten-score in martial state Of valiant men with steeds and cars march through each massy gate."
