Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading That immediately signifies that royalty is mentioned; therefore, we have already translated as much as 'I, the king (or queen).'

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading "The ancient Egyptian word for the personal pronoun 'I' was _anuk_," said the Tracer placidly.

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

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

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

From this reading "The ancient Egyptian word for the personal pronoun 'I' was _anuk_," said the Tracer placidly.

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

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

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

From this reading That immediately signifies that royalty is mentioned; therefore, we have already translated as much as 'I, the king (or queen).'

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

a cartridge (usually with paper casing)

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading That is very easy, of course.

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading That is very easy, of course.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading "The ancient Egyptian word for the personal pronoun 'I' was _anuk_," said the Tracer placidly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The ancient Egyptian word for the personal pronoun 'I' was _anuk_," said the Tracer placidly.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That immediately signifies that royalty is mentioned; therefore, we have already translated as much as 'I, the king (or queen).'

writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

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

From this reading "The ancient Egyptian word for the personal pronoun 'I' was _anuk_," said the Tracer placidly.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading That immediately signifies that royalty is mentioned; therefore, we have already translated as much as 'I, the king (or queen).'

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

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

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

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

plural of “inscription” — letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

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

From this reading That is very easy, of course.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading That immediately signifies that royalty is mentioned; therefore, we have already translated as much as 'I, the king (or queen).'

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading That immediately signifies that royalty is mentioned; therefore, we have already translated as much as 'I, the king (or queen).'

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading That immediately signifies that royalty is mentioned; therefore, we have already translated as much as 'I, the king (or queen).'

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

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

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That is very easy, of course.

and nothing more

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat; used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and Romans

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

go across or through

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading "The ancient Egyptian word for the personal pronoun 'I' was _anuk_," said the Tracer placidly.

of or relating to speech sounds

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading "The ancient Egyptian word for the personal pronoun 'I' was _anuk_," said the Tracer placidly.

a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase

From this reading "The ancient Egyptian word for the personal pronoun 'I' was _anuk_," said the Tracer placidly.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading That immediately signifies that royalty is mentioned; therefore, we have already translated as much as 'I, the king (or queen).'

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading That immediately signifies that royalty is mentioned; therefore, we have already translated as much as 'I, the king (or queen).'

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The ancient Egyptian word for the personal pronoun 'I' was _anuk_," said the Tracer placidly.

third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote

From this reading That immediately signifies that royalty is mentioned; therefore, we have already translated as much as 'I, the king (or queen).'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That is very easy, of course.

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

From this reading "The ancient Egyptian word for the personal pronoun 'I' was _anuk_," said the Tracer placidly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

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

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

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

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

an investigator who is employed to find missing persons or missing goods

From this reading "The ancient Egyptian word for the personal pronoun 'I' was _anuk_," said the Tracer placidly.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading That immediately signifies that royalty is mentioned; therefore, we have already translated as much as 'I, the king (or queen).'

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

in a vertical direction

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

precisely as stated

From this reading That is very easy, of course.

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

From this reading "The ancient Egyptian word for the personal pronoun 'I' was _anuk_," said the Tracer placidly.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading That immediately signifies that royalty is mentioned; therefore, we have already translated as much as 'I, the king (or queen).'

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

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

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

From this reading "Now, the most ancient of Egyptian inscriptions read vertically in columns; there are only two columns in this papyrus, so we'll try it vertically and pass downward to the next symbol, which is inclosed in a sort of frame or cartouch.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The phonetic for _a_ was the hieroglyph a reed; for _n_ the water symbol for _u_ the symbols for _k_ Therefore this hieroglyphic inscription begins with the personal pronoun or _I_.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "The ancient Egyptian word for the personal pronoun 'I' was _anuk_," said the Tracer placidly.