Unit 2: English Language Development Texts

This list covers "Sobeknefru" and "The Other Side."
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  1. pharaoh
    an ancient Egyptian king
    Many years ago in Egypt, a pharaoh had more power than any other person.
  2. descendant
    a person considered as coming from some ancestor or race
    Amenemhet III was a descendant of Amenemhet I, who was the first ruler of the 12th dynasty.
  3. rule
    exercise authority over; as of nations
    Amenemhet III ruled for over forty years, during a prosperous and peaceful period.
  4. prosperous
    marked by peace and success
    Amenemhet III ruled for over forty years, during a prosperous and peaceful period.
  5. heir
    a person who inherits some title or office
    When Amenemhet IV died, he had no sons. There was no male heir to take power. The right and power to rule Egypt became Sobeknefru's.
  6. glance
    take a brief look at
    I glanced at my sister, Alexandra, swaying under the sycamore tree in our backyard.
  7. frown
    look angry or sullen as if to signal disapproval
    "Why aren't you telling me?" she frowned. "This doesn't just happen. What did you do?"
  8. creak
    make a high-pitched, squeaking noise
    I expected the floorboards to to creak but there was nothing but silence.
  9. motionless
    completely still
    I arrived at the front door, standing there motionless.
  10. instant
    a very short time
    In an instant I was aware of everything: The colors, the wind, and the earth below me—I understood it and could feel it more than ever.
Created on Fri Apr 30 17:23:15 EDT 2021 (updated Wed May 05 10:15:04 EDT 2021)

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