Chapter XVII

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

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

equally

From this reading In spite of this outward display and ostentation Menna, son of Menna, was appreciated at his full value by courtier, priest and peasant alike.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

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

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading In spite of this outward display and ostentation Menna, son of Menna, was appreciated at his full value by courtier, priest and peasant alike.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

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

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In spite of this outward display and ostentation Menna, son of Menna, was appreciated at his full value by courtier, priest and peasant alike.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading In spite of all Menna could do to ingratiate himself with her, the Lady Sesen ever sought to avoid him.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

the two together, not just one

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In spite of this outward display and ostentation Menna, son of Menna, was appreciated at his full value by courtier, priest and peasant alike.

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From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

brought together in one place

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In spite of all Menna could do to ingratiate himself with her, the Lady Sesen ever sought to avoid him.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

an attendant at the court of a sovereign

From this reading In spite of this outward display and ostentation Menna, son of Menna, was appreciated at his full value by courtier, priest and peasant alike.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading In spite of this outward display and ostentation Menna, son of Menna, was appreciated at his full value by courtier, priest and peasant alike.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In spite of all Menna could do to ingratiate himself with her, the Lady Sesen ever sought to avoid him.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

at any time

From this reading In spite of all Menna could do to ingratiate himself with her, the Lady Sesen ever sought to avoid him.

plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

opinion or judgment

From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.

at a previous time

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading In spite of this outward display and ostentation Menna, son of Menna, was appreciated at his full value by courtier, priest and peasant alike.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

coins made of gold

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

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

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

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

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In spite of all Menna could do to ingratiate himself with her, the Lady Sesen ever sought to avoid him.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In spite of all Menna could do to ingratiate himself with her, the Lady Sesen ever sought to avoid him.

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

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.

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From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

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

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.

gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts

From this reading In spite of all Menna could do to ingratiate himself with her, the Lady Sesen ever sought to avoid him.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading In spite of all Menna could do to ingratiate himself with her, the Lady Sesen ever sought to avoid him.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

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From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

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From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.

not any; not one

From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

a gaudy outward display

From this reading In spite of this outward display and ostentation Menna, son of Menna, was appreciated at his full value by courtier, priest and peasant alike.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

shine brighter than

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading In spite of this outward display and ostentation Menna, son of Menna, was appreciated at his full value by courtier, priest and peasant alike.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

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From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.

a country person

From this reading In spite of this outward display and ostentation Menna, son of Menna, was appreciated at his full value by courtier, priest and peasant alike.

a human being

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading In spite of this outward display and ostentation Menna, son of Menna, was appreciated at his full value by courtier, priest and peasant alike.

plural of “revenue” — the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

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From this reading In spite of all Menna could do to ingratiate himself with her, the Lady Sesen ever sought to avoid him.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

the quality of being well-groomed and neatly tailored

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

a male human offspring

From this reading In spite of this outward display and ostentation Menna, son of Menna, was appreciated at his full value by courtier, priest and peasant alike.

that is looked for

From this reading In spite of all Menna could do to ingratiate himself with her, the Lady Sesen ever sought to avoid him.

plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

past form of “stake” — put at risk

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

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

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

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

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

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

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.

exact a tithe from

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

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

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

plural of “treasury” — the funds of a government or institution or individual

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading In spite of this outward display and ostentation Menna, son of Menna, was appreciated at his full value by courtier, priest and peasant alike.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

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

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Well they knew that but a tithe of the fat revenues which Menna collected for the king or had formerly collected for the unhappy Huy, Great High Priest of Amen, went to swell the royal “treasuries of gold and silver” or the “treasure of the god.”

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

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading WHY MENNA’S CHAIRBEARER STAKED HIS ALL Menna, Overseer of the King’s Estates, was known to the Court as a hard and self-seeking man, and this in spite of his sleekness of skin, his luxurious habits and his untiring efforts to outshine the other “followers of the king” both in beauty of person, knowledge of literature and the arts, indeed, in all those visible evidences of culture which distinguished the Egyptian court.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In spite of all Menna could do to ingratiate himself with her, the Lady Sesen ever sought to avoid him.

but in spite of that

From this reading As yet, however, through fear of the Overseer’s “eyes and ears”—spies, native and foreign—no one had dared to inform upon him at the Palace.