Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

how long something has existed

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

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

From this reading The chamberlain led me and Bes to an ante-chamber of the banqueting hall and left us, saying that he would summon the Prince who wished to see me before he ate.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This, however, was not necessary since while he spoke Peroa, who as I guessed had been waiting for me, entered by another door.

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From this reading The chamberlain led me and Bes to an ante-chamber of the banqueting hall and left us, saying that he would summon the Prince who wished to see me before he ate.

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

From this reading This, however, was not necessary since while he spoke Peroa, who as I guessed had been waiting for me, entered by another door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading The chamberlain led me and Bes to an ante-chamber of the banqueting hall and left us, saying that he would summon the Prince who wished to see me before he ate.

eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)

From this reading The chamberlain led me and Bes to an ante-chamber of the banqueting hall and left us, saying that he would summon the Prince who wished to see me before he ate.

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

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This, however, was not necessary since while he spoke Peroa, who as I guessed had been waiting for me, entered by another door.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The chamberlain led me and Bes to an ante-chamber of the banqueting hall and left us, saying that he would summon the Prince who wished to see me before he ate.

plural of “be” — a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element

From this reading The chamberlain led me and Bes to an ante-chamber of the banqueting hall and left us, saying that he would summon the Prince who wished to see me before he ate.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

cause to be bored

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

a small circle

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading This, however, was not necessary since while he spoke Peroa, who as I guessed had been waiting for me, entered by another door.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

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 MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading This, however, was not necessary since while he spoke Peroa, who as I guessed had been waiting for me, entered by another door.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading This, however, was not necessary since while he spoke Peroa, who as I guessed had been waiting for me, entered by another door.

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

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The chamberlain led me and Bes to an ante-chamber of the banqueting hall and left us, saying that he would summon the Prince who wished to see me before he ate.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The chamberlain led me and Bes to an ante-chamber of the banqueting hall and left us, saying that he would summon the Prince who wished to see me before he ate.

the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

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

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

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

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

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

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

past form of “hood” — cover with a hood

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This, however, was not necessary since while he spoke Peroa, who as I guessed had been waiting for me, entered by another door.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading This, however, was not necessary since while he spoke Peroa, who as I guessed had been waiting for me, entered by another door.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The chamberlain led me and Bes to an ante-chamber of the banqueting hall and left us, saying that he would summon the Prince who wished to see me before he ate.

for more time

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

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

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

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

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The chamberlain led me and Bes to an ante-chamber of the banqueting hall and left us, saying that he would summon the Prince who wished to see me before he ate.

the force of workers available

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

absolutely essential

From this reading This, however, was not necessary since while he spoke Peroa, who as I guessed had been waiting for me, entered by another door.

not any; not one

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This, however, was not necessary since while he spoke Peroa, who as I guessed had been waiting for me, entered by another door.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

the title of the ancient Egyptian kings

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

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

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The chamberlain led me and Bes to an ante-chamber of the banqueting hall and left us, saying that he would summon the Prince who wished to see me before he ate.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The chamberlain led me and Bes to an ante-chamber of the banqueting hall and left us, saying that he would summon the Prince who wished to see me before he ate.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading This, however, was not necessary since while he spoke Peroa, who as I guessed had been waiting for me, entered by another door.

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

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

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

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading This, however, was not necessary since while he spoke Peroa, who as I guessed had been waiting for me, entered by another door.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

not in physical motion

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading The chamberlain led me and Bes to an ante-chamber of the banqueting hall and left us, saying that he would summon the Prince who wished to see me before he ate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

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

From this reading This, however, was not necessary since while he spoke Peroa, who as I guessed had been waiting for me, entered by another door.

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

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

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 Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

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

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

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

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The chamberlain led me and Bes to an ante-chamber of the banqueting hall and left us, saying that he would summon the Prince who wished to see me before he ate.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading This, however, was not necessary since while he spoke Peroa, who as I guessed had been waiting for me, entered by another door.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

at the time that

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

during the time that

From this reading This, however, was not necessary since while he spoke Peroa, who as I guessed had been waiting for me, entered by another door.

a Caucasian

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

which person or people

From this reading Here we were received by a chamberlain, for the Prince of Egypt still kept some state although it was but small, and had about him men who bore the old, high-sounding titles of the “Officers of Pharaoh.”

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading THE MESSENGERS We descended at the great gate of the palace and were led through empty halls that were no longer used now when there was no king in Egypt, to the wing of the building in which dwelt the Prince Peroa.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading The chamberlain led me and Bes to an ante-chamber of the banqueting hall and left us, saying that he would summon the Prince who wished to see me before he ate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading He was a majestic-looking man of middle age, for grey showed in his hair and beard, clad in white garments with a purple hem and wearing on his brow a golden circlet, from the front of which rose the _uræus_ in the shape of a hooded snake that might be worn by those of royal blood alone.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The chamberlain led me and Bes to an ante-chamber of the banqueting hall and left us, saying that he would summon the Prince who wished to see me before he ate.