Chapter XI · Chapter 11

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

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From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

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

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

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

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

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From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

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

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "Our Margaret Mary is coming out, isn't she?"

with condescension; in a patronizing manner

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

a female human offspring

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

not up to expectations

From this reading The result was disappointing.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

set up or found

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

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From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

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

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

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

From this reading "Our Margaret Mary is coming out, isn't she?"

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

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From this reading "Our Margaret Mary is coming out, isn't she?"

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

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From this reading "Our Margaret Mary is coming out, isn't she?"

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "Our Margaret Mary is coming out, isn't she?"

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless I persevered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Our Margaret Mary is coming out, isn't she?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Our Margaret Mary is coming out, isn't she?"

fraught with danger

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

past form of “persevere” — be persistent, refuse to stop

From this reading Nevertheless I persevered.

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From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

past form of “praise” — express approval of

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

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

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

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From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

on the contrary

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The result was disappointing.

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From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

cut with a saw

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

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

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

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

From this reading The result was disappointing.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading My husband smiled rather condescendingly, and though Alma praised me beyond measure I saw that she was secretly laughing as she said:

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

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

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

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

From this reading The result was disappointing.

in or at the place that

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without too much preparation for so perilous an enterprise, I threw myself into the gaieties of Cairo, attending polo matches, race-meetings, picnics at the Pyramids, dances at the different hotels, and on the island of Roda, where according to tradition, Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes.