used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading We approached the central pylon along a paved court, across which two hundred chariots could have driven in a line.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading We approached the central pylon along a paved court, across which two hundred chariots could have driven in a line.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading The culmination of all Egyptian marvels in architecture is the sphinx-guarded pyramidal temple.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
attestverbUS /əˈtest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
placed in a grave
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
causewayverbUS /ˈkɑːzweɪ/
provide with a causeway
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading We approached the central pylon along a paved court, across which two hundred chariots could have driven in a line.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
chariotsnounUS /ˈtʃeriəts/
plural of “chariot” — a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading We approached the central pylon along a paved court, across which two hundred chariots could have driven in a line.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading CITY OF ON.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We approached the central pylon along a paved court, across which two hundred chariots could have driven in a line.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading We approached the central pylon along a paved court, across which two hundred chariots could have driven in a line.
culminationnounUS /ˌkʌlməˈneɪʃən/
a final climactic stage
From this reading The culmination of all Egyptian marvels in architecture is the sphinx-guarded pyramidal temple.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
dearly loved
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading We approached the central pylon along a paved court, across which two hundred chariots could have driven in a line.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading The culmination of all Egyptian marvels in architecture is the sphinx-guarded pyramidal temple.
EgyptiansnounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃənz/
plural of “egyptian” — a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
HomesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
HONOREDadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
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From this reading We approached the central pylon along a paved court, across which two hundred chariots could have driven in a line.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The culmination of all Egyptian marvels in architecture is the sphinx-guarded pyramidal temple.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading We approached the central pylon along a paved court, across which two hundred chariots could have driven in a line.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
marvelsnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading The culmination of all Egyptian marvels in architecture is the sphinx-guarded pyramidal temple.
monumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CITY OF ON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CITY OF ON.
and nothing more
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading We approached the central pylon along a paved court, across which two hundred chariots could have driven in a line.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
populousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
densely populated
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
pylonnounUS /ˈpaɪlɑːn/
a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race
From this reading We approached the central pylon along a paved court, across which two hundred chariots could have driven in a line.
pyramidaladjectiveUS /pərˈæmədəl/
resembling a pyramid
From this reading The culmination of all Egyptian marvels in architecture is the sphinx-guarded pyramidal temple.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
sphinxnounUS /sfɪŋks/
an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
sphinx-guarded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The culmination of all Egyptian marvels in architecture is the sphinx-guarded pyramidal temple.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The culmination of all Egyptian marvels in architecture is the sphinx-guarded pyramidal temple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
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 MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We approached the central pylon along a paved court, across which two hundred chariots could have driven in a line.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We approached the central pylon along a paved court, across which two hundred chariots could have driven in a line.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MY HONORED AND DEAR MOTHER: I have described my chariot ride through the plain of tombs, along the magnificent causeway, which extends from the Lake of the Dead to the feet of the sphinx.
which person or people
From this reading All that I beheld of the grandeur of the monuments showed, that the Egyptians of past generations who built them, and lie buried here, were a populous and powerful nation, in advance of all others in the arts of life; since not only do the cities for the living, but the "Homes of the Dead," attest their taste and love for the beautiful and sublime in nature and art.
