The Egypt GameBy Zilpha Keatley

Snyder“Summoned by the Mighty Ones,” “The

Return to Egypt,” & “Egypt Invaded”

scheme

A plan or putting an idea into effect.

Noun

“…that was a lot of kids to keep track of, particularly in the dark. It opened the way for a fascinating scheme.”

summoned

To demand someone be present or urgently call on.

“We are summoned by the mighty ones, the mighty ones of Egypt.”

Verb

dismay

Shock, surprise or unhappiness caused by something unexpected.

Noun

“…with a last lingering dismay she realized that she was already using her high priestess voice.”

mob

A large crowd of people, especially one that is disorderly.

Noun

“The Trick-Or-Treat group was a milling mob of devils, witches, and monsters.”

unwieldy

Difficult to move or carry because of its size, shape, or weight .

Adjective

“…four ancient Egyptians joined the already unwieldy group.”

astonishment

Great surprise.

Noun

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

demonstration

A public meeting or march protesting against something.

Noun

“I think he thinks we’re a demonstration-like at a university.”

ignorance

A lack of knowledge or information.

Noun

“Well, all I can say is-.”

“Don’t, you’d just show off your ignorance,” Toby interrupted.

tendencyThe leaning toward a certain type of behavior or characteristic.

Noun

“Elizabeth had a tendency to worry about things like not having permission.”

teetering

Moving or balancing unsteadily; swaying back and forth.

Verb

“Melanie was horrified to see a huge misshapen figure teetering on the top of the high board fence.”