Chapter IV

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

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

having companions or an escort

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

-ing form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

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

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

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

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

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 Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

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

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

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

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

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

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading He then landed at Tunis, and, delivering his letters to the bey, he obtained permission to visit the country in whatever direction he pleased.

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

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

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

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

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

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

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

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

plural of “consul” — a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He then landed at Tunis, and, delivering his letters to the bey, he obtained permission to visit the country in whatever direction he pleased.

the trait of lacking courage

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

the largest Greek island in the Mediterranean; site of the Minoan civilization that reached its peak in 1600 BC

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading He then landed at Tunis, and, delivering his letters to the bey, he obtained permission to visit the country in whatever direction he pleased.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

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

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He then landed at Tunis, and, delivering his letters to the bey, he obtained permission to visit the country in whatever direction he pleased.

detect with the senses

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

a skilled worker who draws plans of buildings or machines

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

of a dreadful kind

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

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 Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

at any time

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

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

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

the muscle tone of healthy tissue

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

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

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

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

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

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

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

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

From this reading He then landed at Tunis, and, delivering his letters to the bey, he obtained permission to visit the country in whatever direction he pleased.

skill in handling and riding horses

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

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

From this reading He then landed at Tunis, and, delivering his letters to the bey, he obtained permission to visit the country in whatever direction he pleased.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

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

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

the literary culture

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

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From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

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

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading He then landed at Tunis, and, delivering his letters to the bey, he obtained permission to visit the country in whatever direction he pleased.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

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From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

above and across; more than

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

tall fan palm of Africa and India and Malaysia yielding a hard wood and sweet sap that is a source of palm wine and sugar; leaves used for thatching and weaving

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

approval to do something

From this reading He then landed at Tunis, and, delivering his letters to the bey, he obtained permission to visit the country in whatever direction he pleased.

plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading He then landed at Tunis, and, delivering his letters to the bey, he obtained permission to visit the country in whatever direction he pleased.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

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

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

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

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

British colonial financier and statesman in South Africa

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

the work of a sailor

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

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

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

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

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

not in physical motion

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

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

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He then landed at Tunis, and, delivering his letters to the bey, he obtained permission to visit the country in whatever direction he pleased.

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

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

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

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

the capital and principal port of Tunisia

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

a city in central New York

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Sailing along the African coast, Bruce landed at Bona, the ancient Aphrodisium, and, anchoring at Biserta, he paid a visit to Utica, as he says, "out of respect to the memory of Cato."

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.

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

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

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

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading He then landed at Tunis, and, delivering his letters to the bey, he obtained permission to visit the country in whatever direction he pleased.

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

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

during the time that

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

which person or people

From this reading From the French and English consuls he received great attention and assistance; and about the middle of September, while the weather was still dreadfully hot, he set out for the interior of the kingdoms of Algiers and Tunis, accompanied by his draughtsman Luigi Balugani, a French renegado named Osman, and ten spahis or foot-soldiers, "who," says Bruce, "were well armed with firelocks and pistols, excellent horsemen, and, as far as I could ever discern, as eminent for cowardice, at least, as they were for horsemanship."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The dey, secretly admiring the firmness and integrity of Bruce's character, had furnished him with recommendatory letters to the beys of Tunis and Tripoli--states independent of the Dey of Algiers, but over which the circumstances of the times had given him considerable influence.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading Bruce Travels through the Kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli--Is Wrecked--Beaten by the Arabs--Sails to Crete, Rhodes, Asia Minor, and Syria--Visits Palmyra and Baalbec--Is Detained at Cyprus--Sails for Egypt.