Chapter XXV

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From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

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From this reading Mr. Stanley’s return to America at the close of the Congo expedition, in 1886, was his first in thirteen years.

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

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

later than; following

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

(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 Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s return to America at the close of the Congo expedition, in 1886, was his first in thirteen years.

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

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

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

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

being joined in close association

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His services were even then being called for, by the course events were shaping themselves in the Egyptian Soudan.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

a city in southwestern Poland on the Oder

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he was not to enjoy the rest which he had promised himself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His services were even then being called for, by the course events were shaping themselves in the Egyptian Soudan.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s return to America at the close of the Congo expedition, in 1886, was his first in thirteen years.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s return to America at the close of the Congo expedition, in 1886, was his first in thirteen years.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading His services were even then being called for, by the course events were shaping themselves in the Egyptian Soudan.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

a former Turkish term of respect; especially for government officials

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

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 Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

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From this reading EMIN PASHA, GOVERNOR OF THE SOUDANESE PROVINCES.

past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading But he was not to enjoy the rest which he had promised himself.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

of or relating to or at an equator

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

divisible by two

From this reading His services were even then being called for, by the course events were shaping themselves in the Egyptian Soudan.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading His services were even then being called for, by the course events were shaping themselves in the Egyptian Soudan.

third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s return to America at the close of the Congo expedition, in 1886, was his first in thirteen years.

plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s return to America at the close of the Congo expedition, in 1886, was his first in thirteen years.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His services were even then being called for, by the course events were shaping themselves in the Egyptian Soudan.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

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From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

the head of a state government

From this reading EMIN PASHA, GOVERNOR OF THE SOUDANESE PROVINCES.

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

From this reading But he was not to enjoy the rest which he had promised himself.

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From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

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

From this reading But he was not to enjoy the rest which he had promised himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

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

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

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

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

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From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s return to America at the close of the Congo expedition, in 1886, was his first in thirteen years.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But he was not to enjoy the rest which he had promised himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EMIN PASHA, GOVERNOR OF THE SOUDANESE PROVINCES.

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

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading EMIN PASHA, GOVERNOR OF THE SOUDANESE PROVINCES.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading But he was not to enjoy the rest which he had promised himself.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading EMIN PASHA, GOVERNOR OF THE SOUDANESE PROVINCES.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

take up or begin anew

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s return to America at the close of the Congo expedition, in 1886, was his first in thirteen years.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

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From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading His services were even then being called for, by the course events were shaping themselves in the Egyptian Soudan.

any process serving to define the shape of something

From this reading His services were even then being called for, by the course events were shaping themselves in the Egyptian Soudan.

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From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956

From this reading His services were even then being called for, by the course events were shaping themselves in the Egyptian Soudan.

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From this reading EMIN PASHA, GOVERNOR OF THE SOUDANESE PROVINCES.

possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s return to America at the close of the Congo expedition, in 1886, was his first in thirteen years.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

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

From this reading EMIN PASHA, GOVERNOR OF THE SOUDANESE PROVINCES.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading His services were even then being called for, by the course events were shaping themselves in the Egyptian Soudan.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading His services were even then being called for, by the course events were shaping themselves in the Egyptian Soudan.

from that place or that time

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s return to America at the close of the Congo expedition, in 1886, was his first in thirteen years.

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

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

plural of “vali” — (Norse mythology) one of the Aesir and avenger of Balder; son of Odin

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

precisely as stated

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

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

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s return to America at the close of the Congo expedition, in 1886, was his first in thirteen years.

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

From this reading His services were even then being called for, by the course events were shaping themselves in the Egyptian Soudan.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But he was not to enjoy the rest which he had promised himself.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

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From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Sketch of his Early Life -- His Real Name -- A Silesian by Birth -- Student at the University of Breslau -- Becomes a Physician -- Goes to Turkey and thence to Antivari and Scutari -- Attached to the Court of Valis Ismael Pasha Haggi -- Returns home in 1873 -- In 1875 goes to Egypt -- Enters the Egyptian Service as “Dr. Emin Effendi” -- Meets with Gordon -- Receives the post of Commander of Lado, together with the Government of the Equatorial Provinces -- Death of General Gordon and Retreat of Lord Wolseley’s Army -- Becomes Dependent upon his own Resources, after all Communication with the Egyptian Government is Cut Off -- Encompassed by Hostile Tribes, is Lost to the Rest of the World -- A Resume of what he Effected in his Administration of Public Affairs -- His Diary -- Extracts sent to Friends -- Insurrection, and Invasion of the Province by the Mahdi’s Forces -- His Position very Critical -- Excites the Sympathy of the Whole World.

a late time of life

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s return to America at the close of the Congo expedition, in 1886, was his first in thirteen years.