1877
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From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
78
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From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
9th
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From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This institution has sadly fallen off from its high estate of a quarter of a century ago.
in the past
From this reading This institution has sadly fallen off from its high estate of a quarter of a century ago.
AmirnounUS /əˈmɪr/
an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Work in and Around El-Muwaylah.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Work in and Around El-Muwaylah.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
BelieversnounUS /bəˈliːvərz/
plural of “believer” — a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
BeynounUS /beɪ/
(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
a period of 100 years
From this reading This institution has sadly fallen off from its high estate of a quarter of a century ago.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
being one more than seven
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
el-Hajj
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From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
El-Muwaylah
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From this reading Work in and Around El-Muwaylah.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading This institution has sadly fallen off from its high estate of a quarter of a century ago.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading This institution has sadly fallen off from its high estate of a quarter of a century ago.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This institution has sadly fallen off from its high estate of a quarter of a century ago.
generalsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
Hajj-caravan
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From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This institution has sadly fallen off from its high estate of a quarter of a century ago.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading This institution has sadly fallen off from its high estate of a quarter of a century ago.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
ten 10s
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Work in and Around El-Muwaylah.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading This institution has sadly fallen off from its high estate of a quarter of a century ago.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This institution has sadly fallen off from its high estate of a quarter of a century ago.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
Mahmal
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From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
come together
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
modificationnounUS /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
numberingnounUS /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ/
a numbered list
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This institution has sadly fallen off from its high estate of a quarter of a century ago.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This institution has sadly fallen off from its high estate of a quarter of a century ago.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
on one occasion
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
and nothing more
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
Pashas
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From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
paupersnounUS /ˈpɔːpərz/
plural of “pauper” — a person who is very poor
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
PilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
one of four equal parts
From this reading This institution has sadly fallen off from its high estate of a quarter of a century ago.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading This institution has sadly fallen off from its high estate of a quarter of a century ago.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This institution has sadly fallen off from its high estate of a quarter of a century ago.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then commanded by an Amir el-Hajj--"Lord of the Pilgrimage"--in the shape of two Pashas (generals), it is now under the direction of a single Bey (colonel).
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We arrived at El-Muwaylah too late to meet the Hajj-caravan, which, home returning, had passed hurriedly through the station on February 9th.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The "True Believers," once numbering thousands, were reduced in 1877-78 to some eight hundred souls, of whom only eighty appeared at El-Muwaylah; and the peculiar modification of modern days is that the Mahmal is escorted only by paupers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Work in and Around El-Muwaylah.
