the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Luxor was warm and drowsy with afternoon sun.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Even the almost continuous commotion of the landing stage was stilled.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Motionless the fronds of the tall palms along the water front; motionless the columns of the temple reflected in the blue Nile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Luxor was warm and drowsy with afternoon sun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Motionless the fronds of the tall palms along the water front; motionless the columns of the temple reflected in the blue Nile.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading Motionless the fronds of the tall palms along the water front; motionless the columns of the temple reflected in the blue Nile.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Even the almost continuous commotion of the landing stage was stilled.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading Even the almost continuous commotion of the landing stage was stilled.
travel across or pass over
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Luxor was warm and drowsy with afternoon sun.
dicenounUS /daɪs/
a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
dominoesnounUS /ˈdɑːmənoʊz/
any of several games played with small rectangular blocks
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
donkeynounUS /ˈdɑːŋki/
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
dragomans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Luxor was warm and drowsy with afternoon sun.
embankmentnounUS /emˈbæŋkmənt/
a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the almost continuous commotion of the landing stage was stilled.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
frondsnounUS /frɑːndz/
plural of “frond” — compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad
From this reading Motionless the fronds of the tall palms along the water front; motionless the columns of the temple reflected in the blue Nile.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Motionless the fronds of the tall palms along the water front; motionless the columns of the temple reflected in the blue Nile.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Motionless the fronds of the tall palms along the water front; motionless the columns of the temple reflected in the blue Nile.
inertianounUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrʃə/
a disposition to remain inactive or inert
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Even the almost continuous commotion of the landing stage was stilled.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
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 CROSS PURPOSES Luxor was warm and drowsy with afternoon sun.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
not in physical motion
From this reading Motionless the fronds of the tall palms along the water front; motionless the columns of the temple reflected in the blue Nile.
nappingadjectiveUS /ˈnæpɪŋ/
not prepared or vigilant
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
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 Motionless the fronds of the tall palms along the water front; motionless the columns of the temple reflected in the blue Nile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Motionless the fronds of the tall palms along the water front; motionless the columns of the temple reflected in the blue Nile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Motionless the fronds of the tall palms along the water front; motionless the columns of the temple reflected in the blue Nile.
PURPOSESnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Luxor was warm and drowsy with afternoon sun.
with low volume
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Motionless the fronds of the tall palms along the water front; motionless the columns of the temple reflected in the blue Nile.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Even the almost continuous commotion of the landing stage was stilled.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
stilledverbUS /stɪld/
past form of “still” — make calm or still
From this reading Even the almost continuous commotion of the landing stage was stilled.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Luxor was warm and drowsy with afternoon sun.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Motionless the fronds of the tall palms along the water front; motionless the columns of the temple reflected in the blue Nile.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Motionless the fronds of the tall palms along the water front; motionless the columns of the temple reflected in the blue Nile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Motionless the fronds of the tall palms along the water front; motionless the columns of the temple reflected in the blue Nile.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
venders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Luxor was warm and drowsy with afternoon sun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Luxor was warm and drowsy with afternoon sun.
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 Motionless the fronds of the tall palms along the water front; motionless the columns of the temple reflected in the blue Nile.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two big Nile steamers, of rival lines, lay quietly at rest, emptied of their tourists, and on the embankment the dragomans, the donkey boys, the innumerable venders, were lounging in the shade at dominoes or dice.
whiling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
a Caucasian
From this reading In the big white hotels facing the river many drawn blinds spoke of napping travelers, and in the shade of the garden of the Grand other travelers were whiling away the listless inertia of the hour before tea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Luxor was warm and drowsy with afternoon sun.
