Chapter VII

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

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

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

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

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

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The storm had been especially severe in the immediate vicinity of the capital, or so at least, it had seemed to the disgusted Thebans.

deadly or sinister

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Many of the famous palms and giant sycamores in Pharaoh’s palace garden had been uprooted or despoiled of their finest branches.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

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

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters

From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence

From this reading Many of the famous palms and giant sycamores in Pharaoh’s palace garden had been uprooted or despoiled of their finest branches.

having a strong distaste from surfeit

From this reading The storm had been especially severe in the immediate vicinity of the capital, or so at least, it had seemed to the disgusted Thebans.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

possessive form of “egypt” — 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 As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The storm had been especially severe in the immediate vicinity of the capital, or so at least, it had seemed to the disgusted Thebans.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Many of the famous palms and giant sycamores in Pharaoh’s palace garden had been uprooted or despoiled of their finest branches.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Many of the famous palms and giant sycamores in Pharaoh’s palace garden had been uprooted or despoiled of their finest branches.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Many of the famous palms and giant sycamores in Pharaoh’s palace garden had been uprooted or despoiled of their finest branches.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Many of the famous palms and giant sycamores in Pharaoh’s palace garden had been uprooted or despoiled of their finest branches.

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

From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

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From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

of the present time and place

From this reading The storm had been especially severe in the immediate vicinity of the capital, or so at least, it had seemed to the disgusted Thebans.

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

From this reading The storm had been especially severe in the immediate vicinity of the capital, or so at least, it had seemed to the disgusted Thebans.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The storm had been especially severe in the immediate vicinity of the capital, or so at least, it had seemed to the disgusted Thebans.

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From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The storm had been especially severe in the immediate vicinity of the capital, or so at least, it had seemed to the disgusted Thebans.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many of the famous palms and giant sycamores in Pharaoh’s palace garden had been uprooted or despoiled of their finest branches.

worth remembering

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The storm had been especially severe in the immediate vicinity of the capital, or so at least, it had seemed to the disgusted Thebans.

above and across; more than

From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Many of the famous palms and giant sycamores in Pharaoh’s palace garden had been uprooted or despoiled of their finest branches.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Many of the famous palms and giant sycamores in Pharaoh’s palace garden had been uprooted or despoiled of their finest branches.

the title of the ancient Egyptian kings

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

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From this reading Many of the famous palms and giant sycamores in Pharaoh’s palace garden had been uprooted or despoiled of their finest branches.

past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

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From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

living in a particular place

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand

From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

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

From this reading The storm had been especially severe in the immediate vicinity of the capital, or so at least, it had seemed to the disgusted Thebans.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading The storm had been especially severe in the immediate vicinity of the capital, or so at least, it had seemed to the disgusted Thebans.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The storm had been especially severe in the immediate vicinity of the capital, or so at least, it had seemed to the disgusted Thebans.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

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

From this reading Many of the famous palms and giant sycamores in Pharaoh’s palace garden had been uprooted or despoiled of their finest branches.

of or relating to or characteristic of Syria or its people or culture

From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

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

From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

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

From this reading The storm had been especially severe in the immediate vicinity of the capital, or so at least, it had seemed to the disgusted Thebans.

an ancient Egyptian city on the Nile River that flourished from the 22nd century BC to the 18th century BC; today the archeological remains include many splendid temples and tombs

From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

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

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

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

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

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

From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

with truth

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

to an undue degree

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

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

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

past form of “uproot” — move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment

From this reading Many of the famous palms and giant sycamores in Pharaoh’s palace garden had been uprooted or despoiled of their finest branches.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The storm had been especially severe in the immediate vicinity of the capital, or so at least, it had seemed to the disgusted Thebans.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

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

From this reading Their loud complaints as to the hideous damage done were not unduly emphasized, since the baleful effects of this storm, both in and about the resident city, were apparent on every hand.

at the time that

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.

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

From this reading HOW RENNY THE SYRIAN ESCAPED THE CROCODILES We have already alluded to the violent sandstorm which had raged over Thebes.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading As Kham-hat had truthfully said, such a storm had not been known since that memorable day when Thi the Beautiful, had been brought up-river to Egypt’s capital, there to become the favorite wife of the late Pharaoh.