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From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
Aahmes
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From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BELOVED OF HATHOR, AND THE SHRINE OF THE GOLDEN HAWK.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
AuthorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
Bakhua
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From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
dearly loved
From this reading THE BELOVED OF HATHOR, AND THE SHRINE OF THE GOLDEN HAWK.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His final choice is between this great destiny and the mere splendour of material victory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading His final choice is between this great destiny and the mere splendour of material victory.
decorativelyadverb
in a decorative manner
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading His final choice is between this great destiny and the mere splendour of material victory.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
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 ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
expulsionnounUS /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/
the act of forcing out someone or something
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading His final choice is between this great destiny and the mere splendour of material victory.
start firing a weapon
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
frescoesnounUS /ˈfreskoʊz/
plural of “fresco” — a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading THE BELOVED OF HATHOR, AND THE SHRINE OF THE GOLDEN HAWK.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
HATHOR
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From this reading THE BELOVED OF HATHOR, AND THE SHRINE OF THE GOLDEN HAWK.
HAWKnounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading THE BELOVED OF HATHOR, AND THE SHRINE OF THE GOLDEN HAWK.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His final choice is between this great destiny and the mere splendour of material victory.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
Hyksos
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From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
MagiciansnounUS /məˈdʒɪʃənz/
plural of “magician” — someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
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 _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading His final choice is between this great destiny and the mere splendour of material victory.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading His final choice is between this great destiny and the mere splendour of material victory.
Metal-working
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From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
attach to a support
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
in motion
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BELOVED OF HATHOR, AND THE SHRINE OF THE GOLDEN HAWK.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
papyri
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From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
participate in games or sport
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
PriestessnounUS /ˈpriːstəs/
a woman priest
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
reproduceverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːs/
make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
scenicallyadverb
with respect to stage scenery
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
SHRINEnounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading THE BELOVED OF HATHOR, AND THE SHRINE OF THE GOLDEN HAWK.
siennanounUS /siˈenə/
an earth color containing ferric oxides; used as a pigment
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
SinainounUS /ˈsaɪnaɪ/
a mountain peak in the southern Sinai Peninsula (7,500 feet high); it is believed to be the peak on which Moses received the Ten Commandments
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading His final choice is between this great destiny and the mere splendour of material victory.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading ❦ The action takes place in the first play on the roof of the Temple of Hathor, and in the second in a cave of Mount Bakhua, the home of the Metal-working Fire Magicians near Sinai.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BELOVED OF HATHOR, AND THE SHRINE OF THE GOLDEN HAWK.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His final choice is between this great destiny and the mere splendour of material victory.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading His final choice is between this great destiny and the mere splendour of material victory.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
a Caucasian
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the Authors wish the plays to be represented, not scenically but decoratively, with a simple white background or pale sienna hangings, so arranged that the figures of the actors, moving across the stage, may reproduce the effect of the ancient frescoes or illuminated papyri.
a late time of life
From this reading _THE ARGUMENT OF THE BELOVED OF HATHOR._ ❦ The scene is in the Temple of Hathor, at the time of the expulsion of the Hyksos, about 1500 B.C. Aahmes, the beloved of Hathor, has for many years been watched over by her High Priestess, in order that through him the great spiritual kingdom of Egypt might be restored.
