Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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From this reading Michael had spent the time, while he drank his refreshing cup, in consulting Abdul about their route.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Michael had spent the time, while he drank his refreshing cup, in consulting Abdul about their route.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

Egyptian sun god; supreme god of the universe in whom Amen and Ra were merged; principal deity during Theban supremacy

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

any thing at all

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

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

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading The camels were not unsaddled.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading Michael had spent the time, while he drank his refreshing cup, in consulting Abdul about their route.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Michael had spent the time, while he drank his refreshing cup, in consulting Abdul about their route.

take exception to

From this reading About this Millicent made no demur.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

plural of “flask” — bottle that has a narrow neck

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

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

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

cause to stop

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Michael had spent the time, while he drank his refreshing cup, in consulting Abdul about their route.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

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

From this reading Michael had spent the time, while he drank his refreshing cup, in consulting Abdul about their route.

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

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

a single distinct event

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading About this Millicent made no demur.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading Michael had spent the time, while he drank his refreshing cup, in consulting Abdul about their route.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

not any; not one

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading Michael had spent the time, while he drank his refreshing cup, in consulting Abdul about their route.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Michael had spent the time, while he drank his refreshing cup, in consulting Abdul about their route.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Michael had spent the time, while he drank his refreshing cup, in consulting Abdul about their route.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

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

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

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

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading About this Millicent made no demur.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Michael had spent the time, while he drank his refreshing cup, in consulting Abdul about their route.

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

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

with no saddle

From this reading The camels were not unsaddled.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

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

From this reading It was not until their rest at sundown that anything of unusual interest happened to the travellers.

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

From this reading The camels were not unsaddled.

during the time that

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

belonging to which person

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Their short halt while they drank their tea had passed without incident--in fact, Millicent had drunk hers alone on camel-back, for it had been carried in thermos flasks, their Amon-Ra, as Hassan called the magic bottles whose contents retained the heat with no obvious aid.