Chapter IX

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

From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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

From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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

From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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

From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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

From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

the two together, not just one

From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The impression left by the short reign of the French in Egypt was still observable.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading The impression left by the short reign of the French in Egypt was still observable.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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

From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

large, enthusiastic, and satisfying, especially of a meal

From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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

From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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

From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading The impression left by the short reign of the French in Egypt was still observable.

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

From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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

From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading The impression left by the short reign of the French in Egypt was still observable.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

not any; not one

From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading The impression left by the short reign of the French in Egypt was still observable.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading The impression left by the short reign of the French in Egypt was still observable.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading The impression left by the short reign of the French in Egypt was still observable.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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

From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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

From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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

From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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

From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

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From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

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

From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

in or at the place that

From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

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

From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading We were conducted to the Frank quarter, where Lady Hester was provided with a small house; whilst Mr. B., Mr. Pearce, and myself, were accommodated with rooms in different families.

which person or people

From this reading I took up my abode with Mr. Maltass, the English consul, who was anxious to have my advice on a chronic complaint to which he was subject; and I have found, in my intercourse with people in the Levant, that, although disinterested hospitality is a virtue which they both know and practise, still my professional services were no small recommendation in securing me a more hearty welcome.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The Turkish houses are in rows as in English towns: but the Franks, for security from plague, riots, and the domiciliary visits of marching troops, inhabit quadrangular buildings, which have one strong gateway as an entrance, within which a staircase leads to the corridor on the first story, and around it each family occupies its separate apartments, the basement story being reserved for stables and warehouses.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.

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From this reading Reception at Alexandria--Inhabitants--Commerce--Fortifications--Battle of Abukír--Administration of Justice--Servants--Climate--Asses--Ruins of Old Alexandria--Lake Madiah--Passage boats--The boat with the Author and his party pursued and the passengers made prisoners--Their liberation--Bay of Abukír--Lake Edko--Porters--Rosetta--House of Signor Petrucci--Fleas and musquitoes--The town of Rosetta and environs--Sedentary habits of the Turks--Abu Mandur--Exportation of corn--Mashes, a kind of barge--Voyage up the Nile--Banks of the river--Rich soil--Villages--First sight of the Pyramids--Bulák--Cairo--Pasha and his suite--Lodgings--Lady Hester’s attire--Her visit to the Pasha--Mameluke riding--Horse-market--Opening of a mummy--French Mamelukes--Mr. Wynne--Dancing Women--The Pyramids--Narrow escape from drowning.