Chapter IV

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

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

later than; following

From this reading Frank and Fred were up in good season on the morning after their arrival in Cairo.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

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

From this reading Frank and Fred were up in good season on the morning after their arrival in Cairo.

plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Frank and Fred were up in good season on the morning after their arrival in Cairo.

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

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers

From this reading STREET SCENES IN CAIRO.

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

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

a period of 100 years

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

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 It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

having achieved a comfortable relation with your environment

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

at a previous time

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

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From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

set up or found

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank and Fred were up in good season on the morning after their arrival in Cairo.

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From this reading Frank and Fred were up in good season on the morning after their arrival in Cairo.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Frank and Fred were up in good season on the morning after their arrival in Cairo.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

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

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

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

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

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

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

of great significance or value

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

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

From this reading STREET SCENES IN CAIRO.

march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

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

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

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

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

engage in

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

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From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

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

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Frank and Fred were up in good season on the morning after their arrival in Cairo.

a believer in or follower of Islam

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

used to form the superlative

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Frank and Fred were up in good season on the morning after their arrival in Cairo.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

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

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

an artificial language for international use that rejects all existing words and is based instead on an abstract analysis of ideas

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading STREET SCENES IN CAIRO.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Frank and Fred were up in good season on the morning after their arrival in Cairo.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

in the near future

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading STREET SCENES IN CAIRO.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

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

From this reading Frank and Fred were up in good season on the morning after their arrival in Cairo.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Frank and Fred were up in good season on the morning after their arrival in Cairo.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

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

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

the capital and principal port of Tunisia

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Frank and Fred were up in good season on the morning after their arrival in Cairo.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

having won

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

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

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

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

From this reading Frank and Fred were up in good season on the morning after their arrival in Cairo.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

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

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

during the time that

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

which person or people

From this reading It was founded about the end of the tenth century by a Moslem general who had been sent from Tunis to invade Egypt; he signalled his victory by building a city not far from Fostat; the latter is called Masr-el-Ateekah, or Old Cairo, and was formerly the capital; but the new city grew so fast that it became the capital very soon after it was founded.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Here is what they found: "The city known as 'Cairo' (_Ky_-ro) to Europeans is called Masr-el-Ka_he_rah by the Arabs, the word _Kaherah_ meaning 'victorious.'

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading While waiting for breakfast they read the description of the city, and familiarized themselves with some of the most important points of its history, which they afterward wrote down to make sure of remembering them.