Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

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

From this reading His hours were spent in study, and the coming and going of Kenkenes crossed his consciousness as swiftly as the shadows wavered under his young palms.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading It might not have won his attention even had he seen the young man burn the sheets of papyrus thereafter, and grow restless and dissatisfied.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading It might not have won his attention even had he seen the young man burn the sheets of papyrus thereafter, and grow restless and dissatisfied.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading His hours were spent in study, and the coming and going of Kenkenes crossed his consciousness as swiftly as the shadows wavered under his young palms.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading His hours were spent in study, and the coming and going of Kenkenes crossed his consciousness as swiftly as the shadows wavered under his young palms.

placed crosswise

From this reading His hours were spent in study, and the coming and going of Kenkenes crossed his consciousness as swiftly as the shadows wavered under his young palms.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading It might not have won his attention even had he seen the young man burn the sheets of papyrus thereafter, and grow restless and dissatisfied.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

divisible by two

From this reading It might not have won his attention even had he seen the young man burn the sheets of papyrus thereafter, and grow restless and dissatisfied.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mentu remained in his house preparing for his investiture with the office of murket.

the act of departing

From this reading His hours were spent in study, and the coming and going of Kenkenes crossed his consciousness as swiftly as the shadows wavered under his young palms.

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

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading It might not have won his attention even had he seen the young man burn the sheets of papyrus thereafter, and grow restless and dissatisfied.

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

From this reading It might not have won his attention even had he seen the young man burn the sheets of papyrus thereafter, and grow restless and dissatisfied.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It might not have won his attention even had he seen the young man burn the sheets of papyrus thereafter, and grow restless and dissatisfied.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

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

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

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

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

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

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

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

From this reading Mentu remained in his house preparing for his investiture with the office of murket.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading His hours were spent in study, and the coming and going of Kenkenes crossed his consciousness as swiftly as the shadows wavered under his young palms.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Mentu remained in his house preparing for his investiture with the office of murket.

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

From this reading Mentu remained in his house preparing for his investiture with the office of murket.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

the ceremony of installing a new monarch

From this reading Mentu remained in his house preparing for his investiture with the office of murket.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It might not have won his attention even had he seen the young man burn the sheets of papyrus thereafter, and grow restless and dissatisfied.

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From this reading His hours were spent in study, and the coming and going of Kenkenes crossed his consciousness as swiftly as the shadows wavered under his young palms.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

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

From this reading It might not have won his attention even had he seen the young man burn the sheets of papyrus thereafter, and grow restless and dissatisfied.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

largest city of Tennessee; located in southwestern Tennessee on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

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

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

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

From this reading Mentu remained in his house preparing for his investiture with the office of murket.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

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

From this reading Mentu remained in his house preparing for his investiture with the office of murket.

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

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

of an obscure nature

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Mentu remained in his house preparing for his investiture with the office of murket.

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

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading His hours were spent in study, and the coming and going of Kenkenes crossed his consciousness as swiftly as the shadows wavered under his young palms.

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 It might not have won his attention even had he seen the young man burn the sheets of papyrus thereafter, and grow restless and dissatisfied.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Mentu remained in his house preparing for his investiture with the office of murket.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Mentu remained in his house preparing for his investiture with the office of murket.

worried and uneasy

From this reading It might not have won his attention even had he seen the young man burn the sheets of papyrus thereafter, and grow restless and dissatisfied.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It might not have won his attention even had he seen the young man burn the sheets of papyrus thereafter, and grow restless and dissatisfied.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading His hours were spent in study, and the coming and going of Kenkenes crossed his consciousness as swiftly as the shadows wavered under his young palms.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading It might not have won his attention even had he seen the young man burn the sheets of papyrus thereafter, and grow restless and dissatisfied.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

a male human offspring

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading His hours were spent in study, and the coming and going of Kenkenes crossed his consciousness as swiftly as the shadows wavered under his young palms.

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

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading His hours were spent in study, and the coming and going of Kenkenes crossed his consciousness as swiftly as the shadows wavered under his young palms.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

in a swift manner

From this reading His hours were spent in study, and the coming and going of Kenkenes crossed his consciousness as swiftly as the shadows wavered under his young palms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

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

From this reading THE MARGIN OF THE NILE Meneptah having come and the old regime of life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity.

from that time on

From this reading It might not have won his attention even had he seen the young man burn the sheets of papyrus thereafter, and grow restless and dissatisfied.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

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

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading His hours were spent in study, and the coming and going of Kenkenes crossed his consciousness as swiftly as the shadows wavered under his young palms.

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

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading His hours were spent in study, and the coming and going of Kenkenes crossed his consciousness as swiftly as the shadows wavered under his young palms.

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

From this reading His hours were spent in study, and the coming and going of Kenkenes crossed his consciousness as swiftly as the shadows wavered under his young palms.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mentu remained in his house preparing for his investiture with the office of murket.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading It might not have won his attention even had he seen the young man burn the sheets of papyrus thereafter, and grow restless and dissatisfied.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading His son might work for hours near him on mysterious drawings, but so deep was the great artist in the writings of the old murkets that he did not think to ask him what he did.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading His hours were spent in study, and the coming and going of Kenkenes crossed his consciousness as swiftly as the shadows wavered under his young palms.