used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A couple of days later came the high priest Mefres and the prophet Mentezufis.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The gods had given him a memory which seemed more than human; they had given him eloquence, and above all a marvelous gift of clear vision.
(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 From all the wonderful places of Lower Egypt many prophets had assembled with the intent to hear words of wisdom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading From all the wonderful places of Lower Egypt many prophets had assembled with the intent to hear words of wisdom.
for the reason that
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A couple of days later came the high priest Mefres and the prophet Mentezufis.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The gods had given him a memory which seemed more than human; they had given him eloquence, and above all a marvelous gift of clear vision.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
counselornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who gives advice about problems
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A couple of days later came the high priest Mefres and the prophet Mentezufis.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A couple of days later came the high priest Mefres and the prophet Mentezufis.
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 From all the wonderful places of Lower Egypt many prophets had assembled with the intent to hear words of wisdom.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading The gods had given him a memory which seemed more than human; they had given him eloquence, and above all a marvelous gift of clear vision.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
promote over another
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From all the wonderful places of Lower Egypt many prophets had assembled with the intent to hear words of wisdom.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading The gods had given him a memory which seemed more than human; they had given him eloquence, and above all a marvelous gift of clear vision.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The gods had given him a memory which seemed more than human; they had given him eloquence, and above all a marvelous gift of clear vision.
plural of “god” — 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 The gods had given him a memory which seemed more than human; they had given him eloquence, and above all a marvelous gift of clear vision.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From all the wonderful places of Lower Egypt many prophets had assembled with the intent to hear words of wisdom.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading From all the wonderful places of Lower Egypt many prophets had assembled with the intent to hear words of wisdom.
Herhor
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From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A couple of days later came the high priest Mefres and the prophet Mentezufis.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The gods had given him a memory which seemed more than human; they had given him eloquence, and above all a marvelous gift of clear vision.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading From all the wonderful places of Lower Egypt many prophets had assembled with the intent to hear words of wisdom.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A couple of days later came the high priest Mefres and the prophet Mentezufis.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading From all the wonderful places of Lower Egypt many prophets had assembled with the intent to hear words of wisdom.
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 From all the wonderful places of Lower Egypt many prophets had assembled with the intent to hear words of wisdom.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The gods had given him a memory which seemed more than human; they had given him eloquence, and above all a marvelous gift of clear vision.
Mefres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A couple of days later came the high priest Mefres and the prophet Mentezufis.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The gods had given him a memory which seemed more than human; they had given him eloquence, and above all a marvelous gift of clear vision.
Mentezufis
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From this reading A couple of days later came the high priest Mefres and the prophet Mentezufis.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The gods had given him a memory which seemed more than human; they had given him eloquence, and above all a marvelous gift of clear vision.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From all the wonderful places of Lower Egypt many prophets had assembled with the intent to hear words of wisdom.
and nothing more
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
Pentuer
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From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading From all the wonderful places of Lower Egypt many prophets had assembled with the intent to hear words of wisdom.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading A couple of days later came the high priest Mefres and the prophet Mentezufis.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading A couple of days later came the high priest Mefres and the prophet Mentezufis.
prophetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/
the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading From all the wonderful places of Lower Egypt many prophets had assembled with the intent to hear words of wisdom.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The gods had given him a memory which seemed more than human; they had given him eloquence, and above all a marvelous gift of clear vision.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The gods had given him a memory which seemed more than human; they had given him eloquence, and above all a marvelous gift of clear vision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gods had given him a memory which seemed more than human; they had given him eloquence, and above all a marvelous gift of clear vision.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The gods had given him a memory which seemed more than human; they had given him eloquence, and above all a marvelous gift of clear vision.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The gods had given him a memory which seemed more than human; they had given him eloquence, and above all a marvelous gift of clear vision.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading From all the wonderful places of Lower Egypt many prophets had assembled with the intent to hear words of wisdom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE temple received Pentuer with great honor, and the inferior priests went out half an hour's journey to greet him.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading From all the wonderful places of Lower Egypt many prophets had assembled with the intent to hear words of wisdom.
the words that are spoken
From this reading From all the wonderful places of Lower Egypt many prophets had assembled with the intent to hear words of wisdom.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading These two rendered honor to Pentuer, not only because he was a counselor of Herhor and notwithstanding his youth a member of the supreme college, but because this priest enjoyed favor throughout Egypt.
