adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In advance of him, Youssouf Bey is marching upon the Mamelukes with a corps of almost equal strength.
AccordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading In advance of him, Youssouf Bey is marching upon the Mamelukes with a corps of almost equal strength.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
AlbaniannounUS /ælˈbeɪniən/
a native or inhabitant of Albania
From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In advance of him, Youssouf Bey is marching upon the Mamelukes with a corps of almost equal strength.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
BeynounUS /beɪ/
(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading In advance of him, Youssouf Bey is marching upon the Mamelukes with a corps of almost equal strength.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
BUTHEITA
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From this reading BUTHEITA.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
desertverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading In advance of him, Youssouf Bey is marching upon the Mamelukes with a corps of almost equal strength.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
FivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
Gheezeh
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From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In advance of him, Youssouf Bey is marching upon the Mamelukes with a corps of almost equal strength.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In advance of him, Youssouf Bey is marching upon the Mamelukes with a corps of almost equal strength.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In advance of him, Youssouf Bey is marching upon the Mamelukes with a corps of almost equal strength.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
Mamelukes
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From this reading In advance of him, Youssouf Bey is marching upon the Mamelukes with a corps of almost equal strength.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading In advance of him, Youssouf Bey is marching upon the Mamelukes with a corps of almost equal strength.
MohammednounUS /moʊˈhæmɪd/
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
sarechsme
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From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading In advance of him, Youssouf Bey is marching upon the Mamelukes with a corps of almost equal strength.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
troopsnounUS /truːps/
soldiers collectively
From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
unaidedadjectiveUS /əˈneɪdɪd/
carried out without aid or assistance
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
unnecessarilyadverbUS /ənˈnesəserəli/
in an unnecessary manner
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In advance of him, Youssouf Bey is marching upon the Mamelukes with a corps of almost equal strength.
vanquishverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
viceroy's
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From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading According to the viceroy's instructions, Mohammed Ali is to wait and see if Youssouf Bey does not prove strong enough to vanquish the Mamelukes unaided; if this should prove to be the case, it would not be advisable to lead a splendid army corps into battle unnecessarily.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading On the green fields of Gheezeh, near the verge of the yellow desert, lies Mohammed Ali encamped with his forces.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Five thousand brave soldiers, among them the Albanian corps, the best troops of the Turkish army, are under the command of the young sarechsme.
Youssouf
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From this reading In advance of him, Youssouf Bey is marching upon the Mamelukes with a corps of almost equal strength.
