Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

in the past

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

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

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

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

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

to gain with effort

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

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

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

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

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

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From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

in conjunction with; combined

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

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From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family

From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

British explorer who mapped the Australian coast (1774-1814)

From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

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From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

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

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

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

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

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From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

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From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

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From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

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

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

and nothing more

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

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From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter

From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

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From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

From this reading (Scot.)

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

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

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

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

From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

plural of “translation” — a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

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From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading The tales of ancient Egypt have appeared collectively only in French, in the charming volume of Maspero's "Contes Populaires"; while some have been translated into English at scattered times in volumes of the "Records of the Past."

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

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

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

during the time that

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.

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From this reading First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D.., Ph.D., Hon. F.S.A.

a late time of life

From this reading But research moves forward; and translations that were excellent twenty years ago may now be largely improved, as we attain more insight into the language.

but in spite of that

From this reading IT is strange that while literature occupies so much attention as at present, and while fiction is the largest division of our book-work, the oldest literature and fiction of the world should yet have remained unpresented to English readers.