10th
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From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
11th
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From this reading "On the 11th we camped at Masambonis, but in the night I was struck down with a severe illness, which well nigh proved mortal.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "On the 11th we camped at Masambonis, but in the night I was struck down with a severe illness, which well nigh proved mortal.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading "On the 11th we camped at Masambonis, but in the night I was struck down with a severe illness, which well nigh proved mortal.
carriersnounUS /ˈkæriərz/
plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
domesticsnounUS /dəˈmestɪks/
plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "On the 11th we camped at Masambonis, but in the night I was struck down with a severe illness, which well nigh proved mortal.
eighty-fouradjective
being four more than eighty
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
eighty-sevenadjective
being seven more than eighty
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
enrolledverbUS /enˈroʊld/
inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading FORWARD MARCH!
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
ten 10s
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading "On the 11th we camped at Masambonis, but in the night I was struck down with a severe illness, which well nigh proved mortal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
infantsnounUS /ˈɪnfənts/
plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
Kavallis
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From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
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 I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
march in a procession
From this reading FORWARD MARCH!
joined in matrimony
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
Masambonis
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From this reading "On the 11th we camped at Masambonis, but in the night I was struck down with a severe illness, which well nigh proved mortal.
the force of workers available
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
subject to death
From this reading "On the 11th we camped at Masambonis, but in the night I was struck down with a severe illness, which well nigh proved mortal.
musterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading "On the 11th we camped at Masambonis, but in the night I was struck down with a severe illness, which well nigh proved mortal.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "On the 11th we camped at Masambonis, but in the night I was struck down with a severe illness, which well nigh proved mortal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
Pasha's
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From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
established beyond doubt
From this reading "On the 11th we camped at Masambonis, but in the night I was struck down with a severe illness, which well nigh proved mortal.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
seventy-fouradjective
being four more than seventy
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading "On the 11th we camped at Masambonis, but in the night I was struck down with a severe illness, which well nigh proved mortal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "On the 11th we camped at Masambonis, but in the night I was struck down with a severe illness, which well nigh proved mortal.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
thirty-fouradjective
being four more than thirty
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
precisely as stated
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "On the 11th we camped at Masambonis, but in the night I was struck down with a severe illness, which well nigh proved mortal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "On the 11th we camped at Masambonis, but in the night I was struck down with a severe illness, which well nigh proved mortal.
belonging to which person
From this reading "On the 10th of April we set out from Kavallis, in number about one thousand five hundred, for three hundred and fifty native carriers had been enrolled from the district, to assist in carrying the baggage of the Pasha's people, whose ideas as to what was essential for the march were very crude.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I have reason to believe that the number was nearer six hundred, as many were not reported from fear probably that some would be taken prisoners.
a late time of life
From this reading "At muster this curious result was returned: There were with us one hundred and thirty-four men, eighty-four married women, one hundred and eighty-seven female domestics, seventy-four children above two years, thirty-five infants in arms--making a total of five hundred and fourteen.
