used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
anew
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was much excitement among them, for one of their number had just returned, bringing news that there was fighting in the town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
ArabsnounUS /ˈærəbz/
plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading On hearing that there were armed gatherings in various parts of the town, General Dupres started from the barracks of Birketelfi with a detachment of dragoons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading On hearing that there were armed gatherings in various parts of the town, General Dupres started from the barracks of Birketelfi with a detachment of dragoons.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
Birketelfi
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From this reading On hearing that there were armed gatherings in various parts of the town, General Dupres started from the barracks of Birketelfi with a detachment of dragoons.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading There was much excitement among them, for one of their number had just returned, bringing news that there was fighting in the town.
CAIROnounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading THE RISING IN CAIRO.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
placed crosswise
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading On hearing that there were armed gatherings in various parts of the town, General Dupres started from the barracks of Birketelfi with a detachment of dragoons.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
dragoons
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From this reading On hearing that there were armed gatherings in various parts of the town, General Dupres started from the barracks of Birketelfi with a detachment of dragoons.
Dupres
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From this reading On hearing that there were armed gatherings in various parts of the town, General Dupres started from the barracks of Birketelfi with a detachment of dragoons.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Napoleon had gone in the morning to examine the ruins of Old Cairo.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading There was much excitement among them, for one of their number had just returned, bringing news that there was fighting in the town.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading There was much excitement among them, for one of their number had just returned, bringing news that there was fighting in the town.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was much excitement among them, for one of their number had just returned, bringing news that there was fighting in the town.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
brought together in one place
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
From this reading On hearing that there were armed gatherings in various parts of the town, General Dupres started from the barracks of Birketelfi with a detachment of dragoons.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading On hearing that there were armed gatherings in various parts of the town, General Dupres started from the barracks of Birketelfi with a detachment of dragoons.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Napoleon had gone in the morning to examine the ruins of Old Cairo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading On hearing that there were armed gatherings in various parts of the town, General Dupres started from the barracks of Birketelfi with a detachment of dragoons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RISING IN CAIRO.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
and nothing more
From this reading There was much excitement among them, for one of their number had just returned, bringing news that there was fighting in the town.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Napoleon had gone in the morning to examine the ruins of Old Cairo.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was much excitement among them, for one of their number had just returned, bringing news that there was fighting in the town.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading Napoleon had gone in the morning to examine the ruins of Old Cairo.
information about recent and important events
From this reading There was much excitement among them, for one of their number had just returned, bringing news that there was fighting in the town.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There was much excitement among them, for one of their number had just returned, bringing news that there was fighting in the town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Napoleon had gone in the morning to examine the ruins of Old Cairo.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On hearing that there were armed gatherings in various parts of the town, General Dupres started from the barracks of Birketelfi with a detachment of dragoons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was much excitement among them, for one of their number had just returned, bringing news that there was fighting in the town.
the local environment
From this reading On hearing that there were armed gatherings in various parts of the town, General Dupres started from the barracks of Birketelfi with a detachment of dragoons.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading There was much excitement among them, for one of their number had just returned, bringing news that there was fighting in the town.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading THE RISING IN CAIRO.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Napoleon had gone in the morning to examine the ruins of Old Cairo.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On hearing that there were armed gatherings in various parts of the town, General Dupres started from the barracks of Birketelfi with a detachment of dragoons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was much excitement among them, for one of their number had just returned, bringing news that there was fighting in the town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RISING IN CAIRO.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was much excitement among them, for one of their number had just returned, bringing news that there was fighting in the town.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There was much excitement among them, for one of their number had just returned, bringing news that there was fighting in the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading On hearing that there were armed gatherings in various parts of the town, General Dupres started from the barracks of Birketelfi with a detachment of dragoons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was much excitement among them, for one of their number had just returned, bringing news that there was fighting in the town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
which person or people
From this reading As soon as a meal had been eaten the Arabs mounted again, rode to a ferry two miles above the city, crossed there, and joined a large party of their countrymen, who were gathered at a short distance from the city.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On hearing that there were armed gatherings in various parts of the town, General Dupres started from the barracks of Birketelfi with a detachment of dragoons.
