Chapter VIII

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

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higher than, or over, something

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a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Archæologists familiar with all the marvels of Egyptian art, now treasured in the museums scattered throughout the world, have exhausted their vocabularies of wonder and admiration in attempting to depict the splendours of Tutankhamen’s tomb.

third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading The outstanding feature of the discovery is, in fact, the recovery of so vast a collection of superb works of art and the new revelation it affords of the dazzling brilliance of Egyptian civilization thirty centuries ago.

in the past

From this reading The outstanding feature of the discovery is, in fact, the recovery of so vast a collection of superb works of art and the new revelation it affords of the dazzling brilliance of Egyptian civilization thirty centuries ago.

early ruler of Egypt who rejected the old gods and replaced them with sun worship (died in 1358 BC)

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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

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prior to a specified or implied time

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the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading But in this book I am concerned more especially with the cultural significance of the funerary equipment.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

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

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an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

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

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in or near a particular place or position

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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

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-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

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(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading But in this book I am concerned more especially with the cultural significance of the funerary equipment.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading The outstanding feature of the discovery is, in fact, the recovery of so vast a collection of superb works of art and the new revelation it affords of the dazzling brilliance of Egyptian civilization thirty centuries ago.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in this book I am concerned more especially with the cultural significance of the funerary equipment.

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

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plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

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plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

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plural of “chariot” — a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

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a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading The outstanding feature of the discovery is, in fact, the recovery of so vast a collection of superb works of art and the new revelation it affords of the dazzling brilliance of Egyptian civilization thirty centuries ago.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading The outstanding feature of the discovery is, in fact, the recovery of so vast a collection of superb works of art and the new revelation it affords of the dazzling brilliance of Egyptian civilization thirty centuries ago.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

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plural of “couch” — an upholstered seat for more than one person

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skill in an occupation or trade

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of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors

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every day; without missing a day

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amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

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show in, or as in, a picture

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the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

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the act of discovering something

From this reading The outstanding feature of the discovery is, in fact, the recovery of so vast a collection of superb works of art and the new revelation it affords of the dazzling brilliance of Egyptian civilization thirty centuries ago.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading GETTING TO HEAVEN It is not my intention to attempt to discuss the equipment of Tutankhamen’s tomb.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

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a native or inhabitant of Egypt

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an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

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divisible by two

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drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

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well known or easily recognized

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a prominent attribute or aspect of something

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set up or found

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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of or for or relating to a funeral

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furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

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the act of acquiring something

From this reading GETTING TO HEAVEN It is not my intention to attempt to discuss the equipment of Tutankhamen’s tomb.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Archæologists familiar with all the marvels of Egyptian art, now treasured in the museums scattered throughout the world, have exhausted their vocabularies of wonder and admiration in attempting to depict the splendours of Tutankhamen’s tomb.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

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

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past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

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making a strong or vivid impression

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

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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

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an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

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used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

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plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder

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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

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plural of “museum” — a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

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belonging to the person speaking

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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not any; not one

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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

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plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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distinguished from others in excellence

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writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

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how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

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plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

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return to an original state

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past form of “reveal” — make visible

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the speech act of making something evident

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plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot

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occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

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a large number or amount

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a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

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the quality of being significant

From this reading But in this book I am concerned more especially with the cultural significance of the funerary equipment.

for that reason; with the result that

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plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

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of the kind already mentioned

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of surpassing excellence

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plural of “textile” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

From this reading GETTING TO HEAVEN It is not my intention to attempt to discuss the equipment of Tutankhamen’s tomb.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

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the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

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

From this reading But in this book I am concerned more especially with the cultural significance of the funerary equipment.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

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the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

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in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

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

From this reading GETTING TO HEAVEN It is not my intention to attempt to discuss the equipment of Tutankhamen’s tomb.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading GETTING TO HEAVEN It is not my intention to attempt to discuss the equipment of Tutankhamen’s tomb.

plural of “tomb” — a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

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characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

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unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

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plural of “weekly” — a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

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

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which person or people

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used to talk about the future, or about willingness

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in the company of; together with

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the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

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extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

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

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skill in an occupation or trade

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buildings for carrying on industrial labor

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everything that exists anywhere

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