The Great Hymn to the Aten — Vocabulary
Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV)
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distinctdifferent
Martinez and his colleagues identified 21 distinct emotions made by the human face.more
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Their tongues differ in speech, Their characters likewise; Their skins are distinct, For you distinguished the peoples.†
clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate
Show general definition clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate
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rouserouse → roused:awakened
A persistent knocking at the door finally roused her from her dreams.more
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Awake they stand on their feet, You have roused them; Bodies cleansed, clothed, Their arms adore your appearance.†1 more
rouse → roused:to awaken, make more active, or excite
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sustainsustain → sustained:supported
We sustained ourselves on bread and water.more
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You give him breath within to sustain him;
provide support for (or help him to survive)
Show general definition for sustain (as in: sustained by her faith) provide support or necessities
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ceasestop
According to the treaty, all offensive military action will cease at midnight.more
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All eyes are on your beauty until you set,
All labor ceases when you rest in the west;
cease → ceases:stops
Show general definition to stop or discontinue
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serpentsnake
There was a picture of a serpent eating its tail.more
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All the serpents bite;
serpent → serpents:snakes
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dispeldrive away
She tried to dispel the tension in the room with a lighthearted joke.more
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Earth brightens when you dawn in lightland,
When you shine as Aten of daytime;
As you dispel the dark,
As you cast your rays,
drive away (get rid of)
Show general definition to drive away or put an end to something -- especially a feeling, idea, or doubt