Chapter XII

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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

From this reading I was mounted on a hired bay mare, that seemed to have been worked hard, but was nevertheless handsome and light in hand.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Abu Ghosh renewed all the honours he had shown before, and was as handsomely rewarded for them.

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From this reading The guards were again placed; and, having passed the night very securely, we pursued our journey the following morning, accompanied by Abu Ghosh in person.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading The guards were again placed; and, having passed the night very securely, we pursued our journey the following morning, accompanied by Abu Ghosh in person.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Abu Ghosh renewed all the honours he had shown before, and was as handsomely rewarded for them.

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

From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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

From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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

From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading I was mounted on a hired bay mare, that seemed to have been worked hard, but was nevertheless handsome and light in hand.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I was mounted on a hired bay mare, that seemed to have been worked hard, but was nevertheless handsome and light in hand.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I was mounted on a hired bay mare, that seemed to have been worked hard, but was nevertheless handsome and light in hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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

From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading The guards were again placed; and, having passed the night very securely, we pursued our journey the following morning, accompanied by Abu Ghosh in person.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Abu Ghosh renewed all the honours he had shown before, and was as handsomely rewarded for them.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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

From this reading Abu Ghosh renewed all the honours he had shown before, and was as handsomely rewarded for them.

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From this reading I was mounted on a hired bay mare, that seemed to have been worked hard, but was nevertheless handsome and light in hand.

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From this reading I was mounted on a hired bay mare, that seemed to have been worked hard, but was nevertheless handsome and light in hand.

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From this reading Abu Ghosh renewed all the honours he had shown before, and was as handsomely rewarded for them.

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From this reading I was mounted on a hired bay mare, that seemed to have been worked hard, but was nevertheless handsome and light in hand.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I was mounted on a hired bay mare, that seemed to have been worked hard, but was nevertheless handsome and light in hand.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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

From this reading Abu Ghosh renewed all the honours he had shown before, and was as handsomely rewarded for them.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading Abu Ghosh renewed all the honours he had shown before, and was as handsomely rewarded for them.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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

From this reading I was mounted on a hired bay mare, that seemed to have been worked hard, but was nevertheless handsome and light in hand.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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

From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading The guards were again placed; and, having passed the night very securely, we pursued our journey the following morning, accompanied by Abu Ghosh in person.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading I was mounted on a hired bay mare, that seemed to have been worked hard, but was nevertheless handsome and light in hand.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading I was mounted on a hired bay mare, that seemed to have been worked hard, but was nevertheless handsome and light in hand.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading I was mounted on a hired bay mare, that seemed to have been worked hard, but was nevertheless handsome and light in hand.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading I was mounted on a hired bay mare, that seemed to have been worked hard, but was nevertheless handsome and light in hand.

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From this reading The guards were again placed; and, having passed the night very securely, we pursued our journey the following morning, accompanied by Abu Ghosh in person.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The guards were again placed; and, having passed the night very securely, we pursued our journey the following morning, accompanied by Abu Ghosh in person.

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From this reading The guards were again placed; and, having passed the night very securely, we pursued our journey the following morning, accompanied by Abu Ghosh in person.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading The guards were again placed; and, having passed the night very securely, we pursued our journey the following morning, accompanied by Abu Ghosh in person.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading The guards were again placed; and, having passed the night very securely, we pursued our journey the following morning, accompanied by Abu Ghosh in person.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading The guards were again placed; and, having passed the night very securely, we pursued our journey the following morning, accompanied by Abu Ghosh in person.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Abu Ghosh renewed all the honours he had shown before, and was as handsomely rewarded for them.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Abu Ghosh renewed all the honours he had shown before, and was as handsomely rewarded for them.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading The guards were again placed; and, having passed the night very securely, we pursued our journey the following morning, accompanied by Abu Ghosh in person.

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From this reading I was mounted on a hired bay mare, that seemed to have been worked hard, but was nevertheless handsome and light in hand.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading Abu Ghosh renewed all the honours he had shown before, and was as handsomely rewarded for them.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I was mounted on a hired bay mare, that seemed to have been worked hard, but was nevertheless handsome and light in hand.

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

From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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

From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading The guards were again placed; and, having passed the night very securely, we pursued our journey the following morning, accompanied by Abu Ghosh in person.

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

From this reading Abu Ghosh renewed all the honours he had shown before, and was as handsomely rewarded for them.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On the 30th of May, having hired ten camels to Ramlah at six piasters each, and four horses at eight, we sent off the baggage early in the morning, escorted by one of the Mamelukes and one of the Jaffa janissaries, as guards, and arrived there sufficiently early for the tents to be pitched before sunset.

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

From this reading The guards were again placed; and, having passed the night very securely, we pursued our journey the following morning, accompanied by Abu Ghosh in person.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading I was mounted on a hired bay mare, that seemed to have been worked hard, but was nevertheless handsome and light in hand.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.

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From this reading Departure from Jerusalem--Arabian characters of horses not to be trusted--Ramlah--Demand of the governor to inspect Lady Hester’s firmâns--Alarm of Selim, the Mameluke--Illness of Mr. Pearce at Jaffa--Janissary dismissed--Departure from Ramlah--Politic conduct of Dragomans--River Awgy--Harým--Inhabitants of Galilee--Scorpions, and other venemous reptiles--Um Khaled--Marble columns--Illness of Yusef the guide--Mountaineers of Gebel Khalýl and Nablûs--Cæsarea--Remains of the ancient city--Obstacles to exploring them--Ma el Zerky--Tontûra--Women carrying water--Beauty of the road--Aatlyt--Mount Carmel--Häifa--Carmelite convent--River Mkutta, the Kishon of Scripture--Arrival at Acre.