used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Many departed for Upper Egypt, and sorrow reigned in the city--the inhabitants bewailing their misfortunes, and crying that the world was coming to an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
ArtoisnounUS /ɑːrˈtwɑː/
a former province of northern France near the English Channel (between Picardy and Flanders)
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
BelievingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
bewailing
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From this reading Many departed for Upper Egypt, and sorrow reigned in the city--the inhabitants bewailing their misfortunes, and crying that the world was coming to an end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
CaironounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
carnagenounUS /ˈkɑːrnɪdʒ/
the savage and excessive killing of many people
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Many departed for Upper Egypt, and sorrow reigned in the city--the inhabitants bewailing their misfortunes, and crying that the world was coming to an end.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
CrusadersnounUS /kruːˈseɪdərz/
plural of “crusader” — a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
demanding attention
From this reading Many departed for Upper Egypt, and sorrow reigned in the city--the inhabitants bewailing their misfortunes, and crying that the world was coming to an end.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
well in the past; former
From this reading Many departed for Upper Egypt, and sorrow reigned in the city--the inhabitants bewailing their misfortunes, and crying that the world was coming to an end.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
Djedile
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From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading Many departed for Upper Egypt, and sorrow reigned in the city--the inhabitants bewailing their misfortunes, and crying that the world was coming to an end.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
EgyptiansnounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃənz/
plural of “egyptian” — a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
EmirnounUS /ɪˈmɪr/
an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Many departed for Upper Egypt, and sorrow reigned in the city--the inhabitants bewailing their misfortunes, and crying that the world was coming to an end.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
Fakreddin
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From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST FRIDAY IN LENT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many departed for Upper Egypt, and sorrow reigned in the city--the inhabitants bewailing their misfortunes, and crying that the world was coming to an end.
FRIDAYnounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading THE FIRST FRIDAY IN LENT.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
impended
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From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST FRIDAY IN LENT.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
Islamismnoun
a fundamentalist Islamic revivalist movement generally characterized by moral conservatism and the literal interpretation of the Koran and the attempt to implement Islamic values in all aspects of life
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
LENTnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading THE FIRST FRIDAY IN LENT.
Mansourah
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From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many departed for Upper Egypt, and sorrow reigned in the city--the inhabitants bewailing their misfortunes, and crying that the world was coming to an end.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Many departed for Upper Egypt, and sorrow reigned in the city--the inhabitants bewailing their misfortunes, and crying that the world was coming to an end.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
pigeonnounUS /ˈpɪdʒən/
wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Many departed for Upper Egypt, and sorrow reigned in the city--the inhabitants bewailing their misfortunes, and crying that the world was coming to an end.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Many departed for Upper Egypt, and sorrow reigned in the city--the inhabitants bewailing their misfortunes, and crying that the world was coming to an end.
sultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST FRIDAY IN LENT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Many departed for Upper Egypt, and sorrow reigned in the city--the inhabitants bewailing their misfortunes, and crying that the world was coming to an end.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Many departed for Upper Egypt, and sorrow reigned in the city--the inhabitants bewailing their misfortunes, and crying that the world was coming to an end.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the morning when the camp at Djedile was taken, and the Emir Fakreddin slain, a pigeon carried intelligence of the disaster to Cairo; and the Egyptian capital was immediately in consternation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Believing that the days of Islamism were numbered, and the empire of the sultan on the verge of ruin, the inhabitants thought of nothing but escape from the danger that impended.
at the time that
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading ON the day when the city of Mansourah witnessed the carnage of the Crusaders under the Count of Artois, and a great battle shook the plain outside the walls, the Egyptians experienced by turns fear and hope, joy and sadness.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Many departed for Upper Egypt, and sorrow reigned in the city--the inhabitants bewailing their misfortunes, and crying that the world was coming to an end.
