Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

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From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

worthy of acceptance or satisfactory

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

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

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

collection of records especially about an institution

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

on or to one side

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

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

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

put or send forth

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

a period of 100 years

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

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From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

the act of conquering

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

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From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

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 Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

coming next after the seventeenth in position

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

one or the other of two

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

divisible by two

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

the organ of sight

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

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

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

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

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

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

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

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

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

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

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

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

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

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

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

in an irrevocable manner

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

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

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

set down according to a plan

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

a heavy morocco often used in bookbinding

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

engage in

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

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From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

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 Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

above and across; more than

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

by chance

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

communicate vividly

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

on the contrary

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

coming next after the sixteenth in position

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

past form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

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From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

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

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

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

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

in the direction of

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading When the Portuguese missionaries were irrevocably expelled from Abyssinia, or were slaughtered in that country by Abyssinians, or died under the hands of the Turks of Masawa or Suakin, it was suggested to the Pope that perhaps French missionaries might prove more acceptable to Ethiopia.

up to a particular time

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

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

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

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

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

at the time that

From this reading It is stated that the result of these inquiries was a scheme for the conquering and colonising of Egypt which was laid before that monarch and remained in the archives of the French government until it caught the attention of Napoleon Bonaparte when he rose to power.

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

From this reading Louis XIV. even entered into an alliance with Turkey, in which he cut rather a foolish figure, but which at any rate enabled him to send Frenchmen to report on the trade of Egypt.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Louis XIV. either did not notice the project or put it aside; but nevertheless, during half of the seventeenth and the whole of the eighteenth century Frenchmen were beginning to interest themselves in the exploration of Egypt, Abyssinia, and the Nile.

to a great degree

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading FRENCH INQUIRIES AND D’ANVILLE’S MAPS Towards the close of the seventeenth century Louis XIV. of France had begun to make the influence of his country widely felt in the Mediterranean, though before his time Richelieu had cast an eye over the Levant with the idea of supporting French commerce.