touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Yet, chief among these undoubtedly, was his new appointment to the rank of Fan-Bearer-on-the-Right-of-Pharaoh.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Yet, chief among these undoubtedly, was his new appointment to the rank of Fan-Bearer-on-the-Right-of-Pharaoh.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The title of Fan-Bearer had been given Ramses by Pharaoh at Thi’s earnest solicitation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Yet, chief among these undoubtedly, was his new appointment to the rank of Fan-Bearer-on-the-Right-of-Pharaoh.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading The one possible exception was the post held by Dedu, son of Den, through four generations at least, the coveted post of Keeper-of-the-King’s-Robes.
Dedu
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From this reading The one possible exception was the post held by Dedu, son of Den, through four generations at least, the coveted post of Keeper-of-the-King’s-Robes.
DennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading The one possible exception was the post held by Dedu, son of Den, through four generations at least, the coveted post of Keeper-of-the-King’s-Robes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The title of Fan-Bearer had been given Ramses by Pharaoh at Thi’s earnest solicitation.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The one possible exception was the post held by Dedu, son of Den, through four generations at least, the coveted post of Keeper-of-the-King’s-Robes.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
Fan-Bearer
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From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
Fan-Bearer-on-the-Right-of-Pharaoh
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From this reading Yet, chief among these undoubtedly, was his new appointment to the rank of Fan-Bearer-on-the-Right-of-Pharaoh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The one possible exception was the post held by Dedu, son of Den, through four generations at least, the coveted post of Keeper-of-the-King’s-Robes.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The one possible exception was the post held by Dedu, son of Den, through four generations at least, the coveted post of Keeper-of-the-King’s-Robes.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The title of Fan-Bearer had been given Ramses by Pharaoh at Thi’s earnest solicitation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The one possible exception was the post held by Dedu, son of Den, through four generations at least, the coveted post of Keeper-of-the-King’s-Robes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet, chief among these undoubtedly, was his new appointment to the rank of Fan-Bearer-on-the-Right-of-Pharaoh.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
Keeper-of-the-King's-Robes
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From this reading The one possible exception was the post held by Dedu, son of Den, through four generations at least, the coveted post of Keeper-of-the-King’s-Robes.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
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 one possible exception was the post held by Dedu, son of Den, through four generations at least, the coveted post of Keeper-of-the-King’s-Robes.
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 RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Yet, chief among these undoubtedly, was his new appointment to the rank of Fan-Bearer-on-the-Right-of-Pharaoh.
not any; not one
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
Nubians
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From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
by chance
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
PharaohnounUS /ˈferoʊ/
the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The one possible exception was the post held by Dedu, son of Den, through four generations at least, the coveted post of Keeper-of-the-King’s-Robes.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
RAMSESnounUS /ˈræmsiːz/
any of 12 kings of ancient Egypt between 1315 and 1090 BC
From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Yet, chief among these undoubtedly, was his new appointment to the rank of Fan-Bearer-on-the-Right-of-Pharaoh.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
SESEN
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From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
solicitationnounUS /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/
an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
From this reading The title of Fan-Bearer had been given Ramses by Pharaoh at Thi’s earnest solicitation.
a male human offspring
From this reading The one possible exception was the post held by Dedu, son of Den, through four generations at least, the coveted post of Keeper-of-the-King’s-Robes.
that is looked for
From this reading The post of Fan-Bearer was an office eagerly sought by the more exalted nobles, since it gave one the ear of Pharaoh, as did perhaps no other position at Court.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yet, chief among these undoubtedly, was his new appointment to the rank of Fan-Bearer-on-the-Right-of-Pharaoh.
Thi's
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From this reading The title of Fan-Bearer had been given Ramses by Pharaoh at Thi’s earnest solicitation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The one possible exception was the post held by Dedu, son of Den, through four generations at least, the coveted post of Keeper-of-the-King’s-Robes.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The title of Fan-Bearer had been given Ramses by Pharaoh at Thi’s earnest solicitation.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet, chief among these undoubtedly, was his new appointment to the rank of Fan-Bearer-on-the-Right-of-Pharaoh.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Yet, chief among these undoubtedly, was his new appointment to the rank of Fan-Bearer-on-the-Right-of-Pharaoh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet, chief among these undoubtedly, was his new appointment to the rank of Fan-Bearer-on-the-Right-of-Pharaoh.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, chief among these undoubtedly, was his new appointment to the rank of Fan-Bearer-on-the-Right-of-Pharaoh.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading RAMSES AND SESEN The youthful Ramses, leader of the recent successful expedition against the Nubians, had won for himself many titles of distinction.
