Chapter II · An Evening Excursion on the Cydnus

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

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

(of a current) reversing direction

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

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

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

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

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

causing inconvenience

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plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

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plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Here were donkeys, with panniers bursting with fruits, lentils, onions, and beans, and awkward camels, raw‐ boned, rough, and gray, with great saddles hung over their backs, the capacious folds of which contained seemingly endless resources of baskets, boxes, and miscellaneous merchandise.

plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

From this reading Here were donkeys, with panniers bursting with fruits, lentils, onions, and beans, and awkward camels, raw‐ boned, rough, and gray, with great saddles hung over their backs, the capacious folds of which contained seemingly endless resources of baskets, boxes, and miscellaneous merchandise.

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From this reading The residence of Benoni was situated upon the more elevated plateau which embraced the northwestern portion of the Cilician metropolis.

having had the bones removed

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plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

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having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Here were donkeys, with panniers bursting with fruits, lentils, onions, and beans, and awkward camels, raw‐ boned, rough, and gray, with great saddles hung over their backs, the capacious folds of which contained seemingly endless resources of baskets, boxes, and miscellaneous merchandise.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

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

From this reading Here were donkeys, with panniers bursting with fruits, lentils, onions, and beans, and awkward camels, raw‐ boned, rough, and gray, with great saddles hung over their backs, the capacious folds of which contained seemingly endless resources of baskets, boxes, and miscellaneous merchandise.

large in capacity

From this reading Here were donkeys, with panniers bursting with fruits, lentils, onions, and beans, and awkward camels, raw‐ boned, rough, and gray, with great saddles hung over their backs, the capacious folds of which contained seemingly endless resources of baskets, boxes, and miscellaneous merchandise.

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From this reading The residence of Benoni was situated upon the more elevated plateau which embraced the northwestern portion of the Cilician metropolis.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

a composite rock made up of particles of varying size

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

gotten under control

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continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

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all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

raised above the ground

From this reading The residence of Benoni was situated upon the more elevated plateau which embraced the northwestern portion of the Cilician metropolis.

past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading The residence of Benoni was situated upon the more elevated plateau which embraced the northwestern portion of the Cilician metropolis.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

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capable of reproducing

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

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any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

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a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

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

From this reading Here were donkeys, with panniers bursting with fruits, lentils, onions, and beans, and awkward camels, raw‐ boned, rough, and gray, with great saddles hung over their backs, the capacious folds of which contained seemingly endless resources of baskets, boxes, and miscellaneous merchandise.

brought under control and put to use

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

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plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

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

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

plural of “lentil” — round flat seed of the lentil plant used for food

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a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

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

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

commodities offered for sale

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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The residence of Benoni was situated upon the more elevated plateau which embraced the northwestern portion of the Cilician metropolis.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Here were donkeys, with panniers bursting with fruits, lentils, onions, and beans, and awkward camels, raw‐ boned, rough, and gray, with great saddles hung over their backs, the capacious folds of which contained seemingly endless resources of baskets, boxes, and miscellaneous merchandise.

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

From this reading The residence of Benoni was situated upon the more elevated plateau which embraced the northwestern portion of the Cilician metropolis.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

situated in or oriented toward the northwest

From this reading The residence of Benoni was situated upon the more elevated plateau which embraced the northwestern portion of the Cilician metropolis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The residence of Benoni was situated upon the more elevated plateau which embraced the northwestern portion of the Cilician metropolis.

plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant

From this reading Here were donkeys, with panniers bursting with fruits, lentils, onions, and beans, and awkward camels, raw‐ boned, rough, and gray, with great saddles hung over their backs, the capacious folds of which contained seemingly endless resources of baskets, boxes, and miscellaneous merchandise.

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From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

above and across; more than

From this reading Here were donkeys, with panniers bursting with fruits, lentils, onions, and beans, and awkward camels, raw‐ boned, rough, and gray, with great saddles hung over their backs, the capacious folds of which contained seemingly endless resources of baskets, boxes, and miscellaneous merchandise.

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From this reading Here were donkeys, with panniers bursting with fruits, lentils, onions, and beans, and awkward camels, raw‐ boned, rough, and gray, with great saddles hung over their backs, the capacious folds of which contained seemingly endless resources of baskets, boxes, and miscellaneous merchandise.

covered with a firm surface

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

a relatively flat highland

From this reading The residence of Benoni was situated upon the more elevated plateau which embraced the northwestern portion of the Cilician metropolis.

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From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The residence of Benoni was situated upon the more elevated plateau which embraced the northwestern portion of the Cilician metropolis.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading Here were donkeys, with panniers bursting with fruits, lentils, onions, and beans, and awkward camels, raw‐ boned, rough, and gray, with great saddles hung over their backs, the capacious folds of which contained seemingly endless resources of baskets, boxes, and miscellaneous merchandise.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The residence of Benoni was situated upon the more elevated plateau which embraced the northwestern portion of the Cilician metropolis.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Here were donkeys, with panniers bursting with fruits, lentils, onions, and beans, and awkward camels, raw‐ boned, rough, and gray, with great saddles hung over their backs, the capacious folds of which contained seemingly endless resources of baskets, boxes, and miscellaneous merchandise.

having or caused by an irregular surface

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(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading Here were donkeys, with panniers bursting with fruits, lentils, onions, and beans, and awkward camels, raw‐ boned, rough, and gray, with great saddles hung over their backs, the capacious folds of which contained seemingly endless resources of baskets, boxes, and miscellaneous merchandise.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

from appearances alone

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woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The residence of Benoni was situated upon the more elevated plateau which embraced the northwestern portion of the Cilician metropolis.

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

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

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

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

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

From this reading The residence of Benoni was situated upon the more elevated plateau which embraced the northwestern portion of the Cilician metropolis.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here were donkeys, with panniers bursting with fruits, lentils, onions, and beans, and awkward camels, raw‐ boned, rough, and gray, with great saddles hung over their backs, the capacious folds of which contained seemingly endless resources of baskets, boxes, and miscellaneous merchandise.

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

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Through this portal surged a continuous stream of life, alternating in direction during the different hours of the day like the tides in an inlet from the sea.

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

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The residence of Benoni was situated upon the more elevated plateau which embraced the northwestern portion of the Cilician metropolis.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Horses, roughly harnessed to light wagons which were heaped with dates, figs, grapes, and pomegranates, and at intervals small flocks of sheep, calves, and other animals for the food‐supply of a great city, added to the picturesque conglomerate of life and bustle.

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

From this reading The residence of Benoni was situated upon the more elevated plateau which embraced the northwestern portion of the Cilician metropolis.

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

From this reading Here were donkeys, with panniers bursting with fruits, lentils, onions, and beans, and awkward camels, raw‐ boned, rough, and gray, with great saddles hung over their backs, the capacious folds of which contained seemingly endless resources of baskets, boxes, and miscellaneous merchandise.

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

From this reading The residence of Benoni was situated upon the more elevated plateau which embraced the northwestern portion of the Cilician metropolis.

a Caucasian

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading A little distance to the north was the Orontes Gate, through which a thoroughfare, paved with much‐worn gray and white flags, led out to the fertile regions in the broad plain above.