used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Outside, the Egyptian night had fallen, and across the garden the faint hum of the evening life of Cairo entered our windows.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
ALLAHnounUS /ˈɑːlə/
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading THE BLESSING OF THE BAGGAGE “ALLAH yesadded khatak—may God guide your steps.”
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
ArabicnounUS /ˈærəbɪk/
the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
BAGGAGEnounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading THE BLESSING OF THE BAGGAGE “ALLAH yesadded khatak—may God guide your steps.”
balesnounUS /beɪlz/
plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
completely unclothed
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
BLESSINGnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading THE BLESSING OF THE BAGGAGE “ALLAH yesadded khatak—may God guide your steps.”
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
bulked
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From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
CaironounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading Outside, the Egyptian night had fallen, and across the garden the faint hum of the evening life of Cairo entered our windows.
candlelightnounUS /ˈkændəllaɪt/
the light provided by a burning candle
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
carrying-cases
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plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
contendedverbUS /kənˈtendɪd/
past form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
cordedadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdəd/
of textiles; having parallel raised lines
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading Outside, the Egyptian night had fallen, and across the garden the faint hum of the evening life of Cairo entered our windows.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Outside, the Egyptian night had fallen, and across the garden the faint hum of the evening life of Cairo entered our windows.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Outside, the Egyptian night had fallen, and across the garden the faint hum of the evening life of Cairo entered our windows.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Outside, the Egyptian night had fallen, and across the garden the faint hum of the evening life of Cairo entered our windows.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Outside, the Egyptian night had fallen, and across the garden the faint hum of the evening life of Cairo entered our windows.
fantasses
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From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
food-sacks
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Outside, the Egyptian night had fallen, and across the garden the faint hum of the evening life of Cairo entered our windows.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading THE BLESSING OF THE BAGGAGE “ALLAH yesadded khatak—may God guide your steps.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading THE BLESSING OF THE BAGGAGE “ALLAH yesadded khatak—may God guide your steps.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading Outside, the Egyptian night had fallen, and across the garden the faint hum of the evening life of Cairo entered our windows.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
khatak
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From this reading THE BLESSING OF THE BAGGAGE “ALLAH yesadded khatak—may God guide your steps.”
kitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Outside, the Egyptian night had fallen, and across the garden the faint hum of the evening life of Cairo entered our windows.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE BLESSING OF THE BAGGAGE “ALLAH yesadded khatak—may God guide your steps.”
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Outside, the Egyptian night had fallen, and across the garden the faint hum of the evening life of Cairo entered our windows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BLESSING OF THE BAGGAGE “ALLAH yesadded khatak—may God guide your steps.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside, the Egyptian night had fallen, and across the garden the faint hum of the evening life of Cairo entered our windows.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
reverentlyadverbUS /ˈrevərəntli/
with reverence; in a reverent manner
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
sheepskinnounUS /ˈʃiːpskɪn/
tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
be standing; be upright
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE BLESSING OF THE BAGGAGE “ALLAH yesadded khatak—may God guide your steps.”
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
supremacynounUS /səˈpreməsi/
power to dominate or defeat
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLESSING OF THE BAGGAGE “ALLAH yesadded khatak—may God guide your steps.”
bound or secured closely
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
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
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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 Along the walls bulked a strange collection of baggage: big boxes, little boxes, sheepskin water-bags, tin _fantasses_ for carrying water, stuffed food-sacks, bales of tents, carrying-cases of leather and metal containing scientific instruments, and my own personal kit.
water-bags
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the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After the bustle of getting everything corded and tied and strapped and arranged in order, a hush had come as we took our stand in the middle of the room.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Arabic words fell reverently on the air of the great bare room, where candlelight and clouds of drifting incense contended for supremacy.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Outside, the Egyptian night had fallen, and across the garden the faint hum of the evening life of Cairo entered our windows.
the words that are spoken
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yesadded
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From this reading THE BLESSING OF THE BAGGAGE “ALLAH yesadded khatak—may God guide your steps.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE BLESSING OF THE BAGGAGE “ALLAH yesadded khatak—may God guide your steps.”
