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The Egypt Game By Zilpha Keatley Snyder

The Egypt Game By Zilpha Keatley Snyder. “Summoned by the Mighty Ones,” “The Return to Egypt,” & “Egypt Invaded”. scheme. “…that was a lot of kids to keep track of, particularly in the dark. It opened the way for a fascinating scheme.”. A plan or putting an idea into effect. Noun.

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The Egypt Game By Zilpha Keatley Snyder

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  1. The Egypt GameBy ZilphaKeatley Snyder “Summoned by the Mighty Ones,” “The Return to Egypt,” & “Egypt Invaded”

  2. scheme • “…that was a lot of kids to keep track of, particularly in the dark. It opened the way for a fascinating scheme.” A plan or putting an idea into effect. Noun

  3. summoned • “We are summoned by the mighty ones, the mighty ones of Egypt.” To demand someone be present or urgently call on. Verb

  4. dismay • “…with a last lingering dismay she realized that she was already using her high priestess voice.” Shock, surprise or unhappiness caused by something unexpected. Noun

  5. mob • “The Trick-Or-Treat group was a milling mob of devils, witches, and monsters.” A large crowd of people, especially one that is disorderly. Noun

  6. unwieldy • “…four ancient Egyptians joined the already unwieldy group.” Difficult to move or carry because of its size, shape, or weight . Adjective

  7. astonishment • “Several of the surrounding trick-or-treaters turned to look at him, and the other three Egyptians stared in astonishment.” Great surprise. Noun

  8. demonstration • “I think he thinks we’re a demonstration-like at a university.” A public meeting or march protesting against something. Noun

  9. ignorance • “Well, all I can say is-.” • “Don’t, you’d just show off your ignorance,” Toby interrupted. A lack of knowledge or information. Noun

  10. tendency • “Elizabeth had a tendency to worry about things like not having permission.” The leaning toward a certain type of behavior or characteristic. Noun

  11. teetering • “Melanie was horrified to see a huge misshapen figure teetering on the top of the high board fence.” Moving or balancing unsteadily; swaying back and forth. Verb

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