Chapter XI

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From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

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

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading Master Ghizla made his slaves dig little canals to carry the water to cisterns.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Master Ghizla made his slaves dig little canals to carry the water to cisterns.

plural of “cistern” — a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid

From this reading Master Ghizla made his slaves dig little canals to carry the water to cisterns.

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From this reading The rains clattered down in white curtains of pouring waters.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The rains clattered down in white curtains of pouring waters.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading Master Ghizla made his slaves dig little canals to carry the water to cisterns.

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From this reading The palm-garden of the diversorium was inundated.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The rains clattered down in white curtains of pouring waters.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

plural of “floodgate” — something that restrains a flood or outpouring

From this reading Serapis had opened the floodgates of the sky.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

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From this reading Master Ghizla made his slaves dig little canals to carry the water to cisterns.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Serapis had opened the floodgates of the sky.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Master Ghizla made his slaves dig little canals to carry the water to cisterns.

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

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

covered with water

From this reading The palm-garden of the diversorium was inundated.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Master Ghizla made his slaves dig little canals to carry the water to cisterns.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Master Ghizla made his slaves dig little canals to carry the water to cisterns.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Master Ghizla made his slaves dig little canals to carry the water to cisterns.

the largest possible quantity

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

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 first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

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From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Serapis had opened the floodgates of the sky.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Serapis had opened the floodgates of the sky.

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From this reading The palm-garden of the diversorium was inundated.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

flowing profusely

From this reading The rains clattered down in white curtains of pouring waters.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

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From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

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From this reading Serapis had opened the floodgates of the sky.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Serapis had opened the floodgates of the sky.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Master Ghizla made his slaves dig little canals to carry the water to cisterns.

the season of growth

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

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

From this reading Serapis had opened the floodgates of the sky.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

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

From this reading Master Ghizla made his slaves dig little canals to carry the water to cisterns.

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

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From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

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

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Master Ghizla made his slaves dig little canals to carry the water to cisterns.

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From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The rains clattered down in white curtains of pouring waters.

a Caucasian

From this reading The rains clattered down in white curtains of pouring waters.

which person or people

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The first spring rains had already descended in heavy torrents; the water-gods had already poured the kindly streams from their urns into the swelling Nile; the river-surveyors, who had consulted the Nilometers [2] at every place, declared that the sacred stream was steadily rising and that the maximum gauge would be reached that summer.