adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The effect was of a semi-transparent ceiling flushed with heat from the direct down-beating action of the sun, itself a disk of flame.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The effect was of a semi-transparent ceiling flushed with heat from the direct down-beating action of the sun, itself a disk of flame.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The sky could not be called blue of any tint; it seemed rather to be filled with common dust mixed with powder of crushed brick.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Low mountains, purplish black in hue, made a horizon on which the ceiling appeared set, like the crystal in the upper valve of a watch.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sky could not be called blue of any tint; it seemed rather to be filled with common dust mixed with powder of crushed brick.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Low mountains, purplish black in hue, made a horizon on which the ceiling appeared set, like the crystal in the upper valve of a watch.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The sky could not be called blue of any tint; it seemed rather to be filled with common dust mixed with powder of crushed brick.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading The sky could not be called blue of any tint; it seemed rather to be filled with common dust mixed with powder of crushed brick.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
CARAVANSnounUS /ˈkærəvænz/
plural of “caravan” — a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The effect was of a semi-transparent ceiling flushed with heat from the direct down-beating action of the sun, itself a disk of flame.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The sky could not be called blue of any tint; it seemed rather to be filled with common dust mixed with powder of crushed brick.
consumeverbUS /kənˈsuːm/
eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading The sky could not be called blue of any tint; it seemed rather to be filled with common dust mixed with powder of crushed brick.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading Low mountains, purplish black in hue, made a horizon on which the ceiling appeared set, like the crystal in the upper valve of a watch.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading The effect was of a semi-transparent ceiling flushed with heat from the direct down-beating action of the sun, itself a disk of flame.
directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
disknounUS /dɪsk/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading The effect was of a semi-transparent ceiling flushed with heat from the direct down-beating action of the sun, itself a disk of flame.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
down-beating
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From this reading The effect was of a semi-transparent ceiling flushed with heat from the direct down-beating action of the sun, itself a disk of flame.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading The sky could not be called blue of any tint; it seemed rather to be filled with common dust mixed with powder of crushed brick.
eastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The effect was of a semi-transparent ceiling flushed with heat from the direct down-beating action of the sun, itself a disk of flame.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
EmirnounUS /ɪˈmɪr/
an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The sky could not be called blue of any tint; it seemed rather to be filled with common dust mixed with powder of crushed brick.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading The effect was of a semi-transparent ceiling flushed with heat from the direct down-beating action of the sun, itself a disk of flame.
flushedadjectiveUS /flʌʃt/
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading The effect was of a semi-transparent ceiling flushed with heat from the direct down-beating action of the sun, itself a disk of flame.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The effect was of a semi-transparent ceiling flushed with heat from the direct down-beating action of the sun, itself a disk of flame.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Low mountains, purplish black in hue, made a horizon on which the ceiling appeared set, like the crystal in the upper valve of a watch.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Low mountains, purplish black in hue, made a horizon on which the ceiling appeared set, like the crystal in the upper valve of a watch.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sky could not be called blue of any tint; it seemed rather to be filled with common dust mixed with powder of crushed brick.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The effect was of a semi-transparent ceiling flushed with heat from the direct down-beating action of the sun, itself a disk of flame.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Low mountains, purplish black in hue, made a horizon on which the ceiling appeared set, like the crystal in the upper valve of a watch.
LowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Low mountains, purplish black in hue, made a horizon on which the ceiling appeared set, like the crystal in the upper valve of a watch.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Low mountains, purplish black in hue, made a horizon on which the ceiling appeared set, like the crystal in the upper valve of a watch.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The sky could not be called blue of any tint; it seemed rather to be filled with common dust mixed with powder of crushed brick.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Low mountains, purplish black in hue, made a horizon on which the ceiling appeared set, like the crystal in the upper valve of a watch.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
PASSINGnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading The sky could not be called blue of any tint; it seemed rather to be filled with common dust mixed with powder of crushed brick.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
purplishadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrplɪʃ/
of a color intermediate between red and blue
From this reading Low mountains, purplish black in hue, made a horizon on which the ceiling appeared set, like the crystal in the upper valve of a watch.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading The sky could not be called blue of any tint; it seemed rather to be filled with common dust mixed with powder of crushed brick.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The sky could not be called blue of any tint; it seemed rather to be filled with common dust mixed with powder of crushed brick.
semi-transparent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The effect was of a semi-transparent ceiling flushed with heat from the direct down-beating action of the sun, itself a disk of flame.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Low mountains, purplish black in hue, made a horizon on which the ceiling appeared set, like the crystal in the upper valve of a watch.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky could not be called blue of any tint; it seemed rather to be filled with common dust mixed with powder of crushed brick.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The effect was of a semi-transparent ceiling flushed with heat from the direct down-beating action of the sun, itself a disk of flame.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading The sky could not be called blue of any tint; it seemed rather to be filled with common dust mixed with powder of crushed brick.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
unreasonablyadverbUS /ənˈriːzənəbli/
not in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading Low mountains, purplish black in hue, made a horizon on which the ceiling appeared set, like the crystal in the upper valve of a watch.
valvenounUS /vælv/
a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
From this reading Low mountains, purplish black in hue, made a horizon on which the ceiling appeared set, like the crystal in the upper valve of a watch.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
WanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The effect was of a semi-transparent ceiling flushed with heat from the direct down-beating action of the sun, itself a disk of flame.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Low mountains, purplish black in hue, made a horizon on which the ceiling appeared set, like the crystal in the upper valve of a watch.
wearier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Low mountains, purplish black in hue, made a horizon on which the ceiling appeared set, like the crystal in the upper valve of a watch.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sky could not be called blue of any tint; it seemed rather to be filled with common dust mixed with powder of crushed brick.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE PASSING OF THE CARAVANS From his position the Wanderer could see the advancing caravans; but as the spectacle would consume the afternoon, he called his three attendants, and issued directions for the entertainment of the Emir in the evening; this done, he cast himself upon the rug, and gave rein to his curiosity, thinking, not unreasonably, to find in what would pass before him something bearing on the subject ever present in his mind.
Zaribah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus shut in, but still fair to view east and south of the position the spectator occupied, lay El Zaribah, whither, as the appointed meeting place, so many pilgrims had for days and weeks ever wearier growing been "walking with their eyes."
