used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He made his way up the steps, across the shady terrace and into the dim cool depths of the pillared hall.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that a wash would go rather well, perhaps a cigarette, and then lunch.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading But, alas, no such luck!
alighted
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From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
betokened
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From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, alas, no such luck!
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading After that a wash would go rather well, perhaps a cigarette, and then lunch.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading He made his way up the steps, across the shady terrace and into the dim cool depths of the pillared hall.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading He made his way up the steps, across the shady terrace and into the dim cool depths of the pillared hall.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading He made his way up the steps, across the shady terrace and into the dim cool depths of the pillared hall.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After that a wash would go rather well, perhaps a cigarette, and then lunch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He made his way up the steps, across the shady terrace and into the dim cool depths of the pillared hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made his way up the steps, across the shady terrace and into the dim cool depths of the pillared hall.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
high-noon
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From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He made his way up the steps, across the shady terrace and into the dim cool depths of the pillared hall.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He made his way up the steps, across the shady terrace and into the dim cool depths of the pillared hall.
Kamel
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From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading But, alas, no such luck!
take the midday meal
From this reading After that a wash would go rather well, perhaps a cigarette, and then lunch.
LUNCHESnounUS /ˈlʌntʃɪz/
plural of “lunch” — a midday meal
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
MACnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made his way up the steps, across the shady terrace and into the dim cool depths of the pillared hall.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
not any; not one
From this reading But, alas, no such luck!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
by chance
From this reading After that a wash would go rather well, perhaps a cigarette, and then lunch.
pillaredadjectiveUS /ˈpɪlərd/
having pillars
From this reading He made his way up the steps, across the shady terrace and into the dim cool depths of the pillared hall.
on the contrary
From this reading After that a wash would go rather well, perhaps a cigarette, and then lunch.
refreshernounUS /rɪˈfreʃər/
a fee (in addition to that marked on the brief) paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than one day
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
SaharanounUS /səˈherə/
the world's largest desert (3,500,000 square miles) in northern Africa
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading He made his way up the steps, across the shady terrace and into the dim cool depths of the pillared hall.
SharianounUS /ˈʃɑːriə/
the code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
in or at or to some place
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He made his way up the steps, across the shady terrace and into the dim cool depths of the pillared hall.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But, alas, no such luck!
SULTANnounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading He made his way up the steps, across the shady terrace and into the dim cool depths of the pillared hall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading After that a wash would go rather well, perhaps a cigarette, and then lunch.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been to an excessively sandy inspection that morning somewhere in the Sahara, and now his mien betokened appreciative anticipation of a refresher to his dusty throat.
troopernounUS /ˈtruːpər/
a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading After that a wash would go rather well, perhaps a cigarette, and then lunch.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He made his way up the steps, across the shady terrace and into the dim cool depths of the pillared hall.
weather-beatenadjective
tanned and coarsened from being outdoors
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading After that a wash would go rather well, perhaps a cigarette, and then lunch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MAC LUNCHES WITH THE SULTAN In the glaring heat of the Egyptian high-noon hours a car drew up outside the large hotel in the Sharia Kamel and a more or less soiled and weather-beaten trooper alighted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After that a wash would go rather well, perhaps a cigarette, and then lunch.
