Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

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From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

out of bed

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

without civilizing influences

From this reading In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

(Old Testament) Babylonian general and son of Nebuchadnezzar II; according to the Old Testament he was warned of his doom by divine handwriting on the wall that was interpreted by Daniel (6th century BC)

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Over beyond Ghizeh loomed the Pyramids which she was to visit on the morrow, the Sphinx in its majesty between.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Over beyond Ghizeh loomed the Pyramids which she was to visit on the morrow, the Sphinx in its majesty between.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers

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plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

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inflected form of “dip” — immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

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From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

divisible by two

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

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From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

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From this reading Over beyond Ghizeh loomed the Pyramids which she was to visit on the morrow, the Sphinx in its majesty between.

a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold

From this reading In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor.

a young female

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

(of winds) coming from the sea toward the land

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

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From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading Over beyond Ghizeh loomed the Pyramids which she was to visit on the morrow, the Sphinx in its majesty between.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading Over beyond Ghizeh loomed the Pyramids which she was to visit on the morrow, the Sphinx in its majesty between.

plural of “minaret” — slender tower with balconies

From this reading In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

the next day

From this reading Over beyond Ghizeh loomed the Pyramids which she was to visit on the morrow, the Sphinx in its majesty between.

(Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret

From this reading In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor.

used to form the superlative

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

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From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

of an obscure nature

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

above and across; more than

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

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From this reading In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor.

plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex

From this reading Over beyond Ghizeh loomed the Pyramids which she was to visit on the morrow, the Sphinx in its majesty between.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

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From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Over beyond Ghizeh loomed the Pyramids which she was to visit on the morrow, the Sphinx in its majesty between.

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From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret

From this reading Over beyond Ghizeh loomed the Pyramids which she was to visit on the morrow, the Sphinx in its majesty between.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading In the distance the Shoubrah palaces gleamed even more fairy-like than usual; the Abbasieyeh camps were astir with multi-hued life, and on its frowning rock the distant citadel was a gem in red bronze.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Over beyond Ghizeh loomed the Pyramids which she was to visit on the morrow, the Sphinx in its majesty between.

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From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

in a weary manner

From this reading BELSHAZZAR COMES BACK TO STAY In her apartments at the Grand Hotel de Esbekie-yeh in Cairo, a wan-faced girl was looking wearily out over the splendid panorama spread before her.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Over beyond Ghizeh loomed the Pyramids which she was to visit on the morrow, the Sphinx in its majesty between.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading On the bosom of the world's most mysterious river, the brown sails were gleaming like the wings of great birds, and inshore the graceful lateens under the dipping shadoofs were closely folded as they lay at rest.