Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

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From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

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

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

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From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

plural of “altar” — the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

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From this reading Akhnaton, or Amenhotep IV., has an interest for the whole world as the first Messiah.

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

From this reading Akhnaton, or Amenhotep IV., has an interest for the whole world as the first Messiah.

an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

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

From this reading Akhnaton, or Amenhotep IV., has an interest for the whole world as the first Messiah.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

a festival marked by merrymaking and processions

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

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 Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

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From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

an inactive volcano in Sicily; last erupted in 1961; the highest volcano in Europe (10,500 feet)

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Akhnaton, or Amenhotep IV., has an interest for the whole world as the first Messiah.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

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 Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

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

From this reading Akhnaton, or Amenhotep IV., has an interest for the whole world as the first Messiah.

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

From this reading Like Our Lord, he was of Syrian parentage--on the mother's side.

a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

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

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Akhnaton, or Amenhotep IV., has an interest for the whole world as the first Messiah.

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

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Akhnaton, or Amenhotep IV., has an interest for the whole world as the first Messiah.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like Our Lord, he was of Syrian parentage--on the mother's side.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Like Our Lord, he was of Syrian parentage--on the mother's side.

any expected deliverer

From this reading Akhnaton, or Amenhotep IV., has an interest for the whole world as the first Messiah.

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Like Our Lord, he was of Syrian parentage--on the mother's side.

a form of address for a man

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Akhnaton, or Amenhotep IV., has an interest for the whole world as the first Messiah.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Like Our Lord, he was of Syrian parentage--on the mother's side.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

the state of being a parent

From this reading Like Our Lord, he was of Syrian parentage--on the mother's side.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

the title of the ancient Egyptian kings

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

the Italian region on the island of Sicily

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Like Our Lord, he was of Syrian parentage--on the mother's side.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

highest in quality

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

of or relating to or characteristic of Syria or its people or culture

From this reading Like Our Lord, he was of Syrian parentage--on the mother's side.

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

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

in or at that place or location

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

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

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

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

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

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From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading London Stanley Paul & Co 31 Essex Street, Strand, W.C.2 The monarch indicated in _There was a King in Egypt_ is Akhnaton, the heretic Pharaoh, first brought home to the English reader by the well known Egyptian archaeologist, Mr. Arthur Weigall.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Akhnaton, or Amenhotep IV., has an interest for the whole world as the first Messiah.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Author of "Catherine Sterling," "By the Waters of Germany," "By the Waters of Sicily," "The Second Woman," "The Gods' Carnival," "A Wife Out of Egypt" "On Desert Altars," "On Etna," Etc.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Akhnaton, or Amenhotep IV., has an interest for the whole world as the first Messiah.