used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
(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 The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Little bits of evidence of no importance to the casual onlooker are fraught with immense importance to the scientific seeker.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Little bits of evidence of no importance to the casual onlooker are fraught with immense importance to the scientific seeker.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Little bits of evidence of no importance to the casual onlooker are fraught with immense importance to the scientific seeker.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
civilizationsnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “civilization” — a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
being joined in close association
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
Egypt'snounUS /ˈiːdʒəpts/
possessive form of “egypt” — a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The later stone tombs needed no seeking; they were plain to every traveller who journeyed up the Nile.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Little bits of evidence of no importance to the casual onlooker are fraught with immense importance to the scientific seeker.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
set up or found
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading Little bits of evidence of no importance to the casual onlooker are fraught with immense importance to the scientific seeker.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
an opening into or through something
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
how
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From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Little bits of evidence of no importance to the casual onlooker are fraught with immense importance to the scientific seeker.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Little bits of evidence of no importance to the casual onlooker are fraught with immense importance to the scientific seeker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The later stone tombs needed no seeking; they were plain to every traveller who journeyed up the Nile.
and nothing more
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The later stone tombs needed no seeking; they were plain to every traveller who journeyed up the Nile.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little bits of evidence of no importance to the casual onlooker are fraught with immense importance to the scientific seeker.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
the force of workers available
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The later stone tombs needed no seeking; they were plain to every traveller who journeyed up the Nile.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading The later stone tombs needed no seeking; they were plain to every traveller who journeyed up the Nile.
not any; not one
From this reading Little bits of evidence of no importance to the casual onlooker are fraught with immense importance to the scientific seeker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
onlookernounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkər/
someone who looks on
From this reading Little bits of evidence of no importance to the casual onlooker are fraught with immense importance to the scientific seeker.
and nothing more
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The later stone tombs needed no seeking; they were plain to every traveller who journeyed up the Nile.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
PyramidsnounUS /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/
plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
recedeverbUS /rɪˈsiːd/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
unusual or striking
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
move upward
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Little bits of evidence of no importance to the casual onlooker are fraught with immense importance to the scientific seeker.
scoopedverbUS /skuːpt/
past form of “scoop” — take out or up with or as if with a scoop
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
seekernounUS /ˈsiːkər/
someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading Little bits of evidence of no importance to the casual onlooker are fraught with immense importance to the scientific seeker.
the act of searching for something
From this reading The later stone tombs needed no seeking; they were plain to every traveller who journeyed up the Nile.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
simpleradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpələr/
comparative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The later stone tombs needed no seeking; they were plain to every traveller who journeyed up the Nile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
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 The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading The later stone tombs needed no seeking; they were plain to every traveller who journeyed up the Nile.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The later stone tombs needed no seeking; they were plain to every traveller who journeyed up the Nile.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Consequently the graves of Egypt reveal the rise of Egypt’s civilizations; they indicate how man’s ideas have changed, how primitive customs have slowly passed away and given rise to the most remarkable practices connected with the dead of which we have any trace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The later stone tombs needed no seeking; they were plain to every traveller who journeyed up the Nile.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
which person or people
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Little bits of evidence of no importance to the casual onlooker are fraught with immense importance to the scientific seeker.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The most wonderful tombs in the world are to be found in Egypt in the shape of the Pyramids, and as the centuries recede the tombs gradually become simpler until they arrive back at the simplest of all—just a shallow hole scooped out of the ground, in which the dead man rests on a skin.
but in spite of that
From this reading Gradually the romance of ancient Egypt is being revealed by the graves of those who died in remote times, yet to read the romance at first hand requires exceptional ability that is possessed by only a few men.
