1807
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From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
1817
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From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
1818
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From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading They aroused, however, great interest in the valley of the Nile, especially by the account they gave of its remarkable fauna.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
ALInounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading This Atlas gave the results of the geographical work done by the French army of occupation.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading They aroused, however, great interest in the valley of the Nile, especially by the account they gave of its remarkable fauna.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
Assuannoun
an ancient city on the Nile in Egypt; two dams across the Nile have been built nearby
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
AtlasnounUS /ˈætləs/
(Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The splendid volumes which illustrated the other scientific results of Napoleon’s venture were not published until the Bourbons had been restored to the throne of France.
the two together, not just one
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
BourbonsnounUS /ˈbɜːrbənz/
plural of “bourbon” — a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
From this reading The splendid volumes which illustrated the other scientific results of Napoleon’s venture were not published until the Bourbons had been restored to the throne of France.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This Atlas gave the results of the geographical work done by the French army of occupation.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
commandersnounUS /kəˈmændərz/
plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
DeltanounUS /ˈdeltə/
a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This Atlas gave the results of the geographical work done by the French army of occupation.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
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 This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
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 This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading They aroused, however, great interest in the valley of the Nile, especially by the account they gave of its remarkable fauna.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
faunanounUS /ˈfɔːnə/
all the animal life in a particular region or period
From this reading They aroused, however, great interest in the valley of the Nile, especially by the account they gave of its remarkable fauna.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The splendid volumes which illustrated the other scientific results of Napoleon’s venture were not published until the Bourbons had been restored to the throne of France.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading This Atlas gave the results of the geographical work done by the French army of occupation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading This Atlas gave the results of the geographical work done by the French army of occupation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They aroused, however, great interest in the valley of the Nile, especially by the account they gave of its remarkable fauna.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The splendid volumes which illustrated the other scientific results of Napoleon’s venture were not published until the Bourbons had been restored to the throne of France.
Hon
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From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They aroused, however, great interest in the valley of the Nile, especially by the account they gave of its remarkable fauna.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading The splendid volumes which illustrated the other scientific results of Napoleon’s venture were not published until the Bourbons had been restored to the throne of France.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading They aroused, however, great interest in the valley of the Nile, especially by the account they gave of its remarkable fauna.
Irby
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From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They aroused, however, great interest in the valley of the Nile, especially by the account they gave of its remarkable fauna.
Jacotin
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From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
Korosko
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From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
l'Égypte
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From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
ManglesnounUS /ˈmæŋɡəlz/
plural of “mangle” — clothes dryer for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy heated rollers
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
MUHAMMADnounUS /mʊˈhɑːməd/
leader of Black Muslims who campaigned for independence for Black Americans (1897-1975)
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
Napoleon'snounUS /nəˈpoʊliənz/
possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading The splendid volumes which illustrated the other scientific results of Napoleon’s venture were not published until the Bourbons had been restored to the throne of France.
NapoleonicadjectiveUS /nəˌpoʊliˈɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or like Napoleon Bonaparte
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
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 MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The splendid volumes which illustrated the other scientific results of Napoleon’s venture were not published until the Bourbons had been restored to the throne of France.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading This Atlas gave the results of the geographical work done by the French army of occupation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
OPENSnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The splendid volumes which illustrated the other scientific results of Napoleon’s venture were not published until the Bourbons had been restored to the throne of France.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
unusual or striking
From this reading They aroused, however, great interest in the valley of the Nile, especially by the account they gave of its remarkable fauna.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The splendid volumes which illustrated the other scientific results of Napoleon’s venture were not published until the Bourbons had been restored to the throne of France.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This Atlas gave the results of the geographical work done by the French army of occupation.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The splendid volumes which illustrated the other scientific results of Napoleon’s venture were not published until the Bourbons had been restored to the throne of France.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The splendid volumes which illustrated the other scientific results of Napoleon’s venture were not published until the Bourbons had been restored to the throne of France.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They aroused, however, great interest in the valley of the Nile, especially by the account they gave of its remarkable fauna.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Atlas gave the results of the geographical work done by the French army of occupation.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading The splendid volumes which illustrated the other scientific results of Napoleon’s venture were not published until the Bourbons had been restored to the throne of France.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The splendid volumes which illustrated the other scientific results of Napoleon’s venture were not published until the Bourbons had been restored to the throne of France.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading They aroused, however, great interest in the valley of the Nile, especially by the account they gave of its remarkable fauna.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading The splendid volumes which illustrated the other scientific results of Napoleon’s venture were not published until the Bourbons had been restored to the throne of France.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The splendid volumes which illustrated the other scientific results of Napoleon’s venture were not published until the Bourbons had been restored to the throne of France.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The splendid volumes which illustrated the other scientific results of Napoleon’s venture were not published until the Bourbons had been restored to the throne of France.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
a Caucasian
From this reading MUHAMMAD ALI OPENS UP THE WHITE NILE In 1807 Jacotin published at Paris an “Atlas de l’Égypte,” which gave a fairly accurate survey of the Nile from the Delta to Assuan.
which person or people
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This interest was felt as much in England as in France; one of the first English travellers to explore the Nile (as far as Korosko) after the close of the Napoleonic war was the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, who, with James Mangles (both of them naval commanders), travelled in Egypt in 1817–1818.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This Atlas gave the results of the geographical work done by the French army of occupation.
