1768
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From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
Ababde
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From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
AbyssinianounUS /æbˈsɪniːə/
Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
ArabicnounUS /ˈærəbɪk/
the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
ArabsnounUS /ˈærəbz/
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 arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
Bertram
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From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
BeynounUS /beɪ/
(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
CaironounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
CataractnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
carefully weighed
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
dervishnounUS /ˈdɜːrvɪʃ/
an ascetic Muslim monk; a member of an order noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
DescendsverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
dissuadeverbUS /dɪˈsweɪd/
turn away from by persuasion
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
fakirnoun
a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
GainsnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
InterviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
Keffe
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From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
manuscriptsnounUS /ˈmænjəskrɪpts/
plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
PortenounUS /pɔːrt/
the Ottoman court in Constantinople
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
prohibitionnounUS /ˌproʊəˈbɪʃən/
a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
ReachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
determined
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
SailsnounUS /seɪlz/
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 arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
not often
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
Sepulchres
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From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
unusual or striking
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
in the near future
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
Syene
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From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
ThebesnounUS /θiːbz/
an ancient Egyptian city on the Nile River that flourished from the 22nd century BC to the 18th century BC; today the archeological remains include many splendid temples and tombs
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
except if; if not
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
precisely as stated
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
VisitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the government of Cairo had always been jealous of the enterprise which Bruce had undertaken, and a formal prohibition of it had often been made by the Porte, Bruce pretended that his destination was India.
which person or people
From this reading He appeared in public as seldom as possible, unless disguised, and was soon considered as a fakir or dervish moderately skilled in magic, and who cared for nothing but books and study; a reputation which enabled him privately to purchase many Arabic manuscripts, which his knowledge of the language assisted him to select.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
wildnessnounUS /ˈwaɪldnəs/
a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
From this reading The wildness of the intention seemed to strike them greatly, and they did all in their power to dissuade him from it; but, seeing that he was resolved, they kindly offered him every possible assistance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bruce arrives at Cairo--Has very singular Interviews with the Bey--Sails up the Nile--Gains a promise of Protection from the Arabs Ababde--Visits the Sepulchres of Thebes--Reaches the Cataract of Syene--Descends the Nile to Keffe.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was in the beginning of July, in the year 1768, that Bruce arrived at Cairo, recommended to the very hospitable house of Julian and Bertram, to whom he imparted his resolution of pursuing his journey into Abyssinia.
