used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
anew
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
all-conquering
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From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Max slept soundly, and for hours did not dream.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
beardlessadjective
having no beard
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
BeynounUS /beɪ/
(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
a youthful male person
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading When the visions of the night visited his brain, they shaped themselves in pleasing form.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Max slept soundly, and for hours did not dream.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Max slept soundly, and for hours did not dream.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
Emin
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From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Max slept soundly, and for hours did not dream.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading When the visions of the night visited his brain, they shaped themselves in pleasing form.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
hideousnessnoun
dreadful ugliness; horrible repulsiveness
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the visions of the night visited his brain, they shaped themselves in pleasing form.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Max slept soundly, and for hours did not dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the visions of the night visited his brain, they shaped themselves in pleasing form.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
Mameluke
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From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
Mamelukes
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From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
massacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Max slept soundly, and for hours did not dream.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
MohammednounUS /moʊˈhæmɪd/
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
absolutely essential
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When the visions of the night visited his brain, they shaped themselves in pleasing form.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Max slept soundly, and for hours did not dream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the visions of the night visited his brain, they shaped themselves in pleasing form.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
overcomingverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌmɪŋ/
-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading When the visions of the night visited his brain, they shaped themselves in pleasing form.
proclaimingverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
regenerationnounUS /riˈdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
(biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading When the visions of the night visited his brain, they shaped themselves in pleasing form.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
the state of being asleep
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Max slept soundly, and for hours did not dream.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading Max slept soundly, and for hours did not dream.
the season of growth
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
not in physical motion
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the visions of the night visited his brain, they shaped themselves in pleasing form.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When the visions of the night visited his brain, they shaped themselves in pleasing form.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the visions of the night visited his brain, they shaped themselves in pleasing form.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
turbannounUS /ˈtɜːrbən/
a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading Max saw the flight of Emin Bey, and fancied that the brave Mameluke still lived, and was at the head of an all-conquering army, overcoming French and English and Turk, and proclaiming the freedom of Egypt from foreign rule.
a vivid mental image
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading When the visions of the night visited his brain, they shaped themselves in pleasing form.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When the visions of the night visited his brain, they shaped themselves in pleasing form.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
at the time that
From this reading When the visions of the night visited his brain, they shaped themselves in pleasing form.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He saw again the massacre of the Mamelukes, but the sight seemed stripped of its hideousness, and it appeared to Max that the foul murder committed by Mohammed Ali was necessary--that from that murder would spring the regeneration of Egypt.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading And as all this passed before the mental vision of the sleeping American boy, he thought that by the side of the conqueror he rode--not as he was then, a beardless youth, but with bronzed face and flowing beard--a turban on his head, and the sacred carpet of Mohammed carried by his side.
