Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

past form of “abate” — make less active or intense

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

a town in Louisiana on the Red River

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading No steps were taken to punish those concerned in the riot, although many were known to the Europeans who had escaped.

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

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

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From this reading In two or three days a large proportion of the garrison of Cairo arrived, and Arabi himself came to Alexandria.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

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

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)

From this reading THE BOMBARDMENT.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers

From this reading In two or three days a large proportion of the garrison of Cairo arrived, and Arabi himself came to Alexandria.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In two or three days a large proportion of the garrison of Cairo arrived, and Arabi himself came to Alexandria.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading No steps were taken to punish those concerned in the riot, although many were known to the Europeans who had escaped.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In two or three days a large proportion of the garrison of Cairo arrived, and Arabi himself came to Alexandria.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading No steps were taken to punish those concerned in the riot, although many were known to the Europeans who had escaped.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading No steps were taken to punish those concerned in the riot, although many were known to the Europeans who had escaped.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading In two or three days a large proportion of the garrison of Cairo arrived, and Arabi himself came to Alexandria.

the act of departing

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In two or three days a large proportion of the garrison of Cairo arrived, and Arabi himself came to Alexandria.

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

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In two or three days a large proportion of the garrison of Cairo arrived, and Arabi himself came to Alexandria.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

the force of workers available

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

not any; not one

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In two or three days a large proportion of the garrison of Cairo arrived, and Arabi himself came to Alexandria.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

From this reading No steps were taken to punish those concerned in the riot, although many were known to the Europeans who had escaped.

a safe place

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

plural of “rioter” — troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

in the near future

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading No steps were taken to punish those concerned in the riot, although many were known to the Europeans who had escaped.

past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

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

From this reading THE BOMBARDMENT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

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

From this reading No steps were taken to punish those concerned in the riot, although many were known to the Europeans who had escaped.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In two or three days a large proportion of the garrison of Cairo arrived, and Arabi himself came to Alexandria.

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

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In two or three days a large proportion of the garrison of Cairo arrived, and Arabi himself came to Alexandria.

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

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

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

From this reading No steps were taken to punish those concerned in the riot, although many were known to the Europeans who had escaped.

at the time that

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

during the time that

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

which person or people

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Many returned on shore as soon as it was known that the troops had arrived, but the alarm was by no means abated when it was seen next day by the manner of the soldiers that they sympathized entirely with the rioters.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading WHILE the riot had been going on, a considerable proportion of the European community of Alexandria had taken refuge on board the ships in the harbour, the men who remained behind to protect their property sending off their wives and children.