Chapter XIV

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From this reading Horses were purchased for the servants,[58] and camels hired for the baggage.

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

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

the state of being absent

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Active preparations were now made for continuing our journey along the coast.

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From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Active preparations were now made for continuing our journey along the coast.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

not functioning properly

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Still, amongst the tyrants whom we read of in the history of the Turks, whose annals are fruitful in such monsters, few appear to have been more sanguinary than El Gezzàr.

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

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

reports of the work of a society or learned body etc

From this reading Still, amongst the tyrants whom we read of in the history of the Turks, whose annals are fruitful in such monsters, few appear to have been more sanguinary than El Gezzàr.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Still, amongst the tyrants whom we read of in the history of the Turks, whose annals are fruitful in such monsters, few appear to have been more sanguinary than El Gezzàr.

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

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Horses were purchased for the servants,[58] and camels hired for the baggage.

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

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

exhale hard

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

a cruelly rapacious person

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading Horses were purchased for the servants,[58] and camels hired for the baggage.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Active preparations were now made for continuing our journey along the coast.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading Active preparations were now made for continuing our journey along the coast.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Still, amongst the tyrants whom we read of in the history of the Turks, whose annals are fruitful in such monsters, few appear to have been more sanguinary than El Gezzàr.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

productive or conducive to producing in abundance

From this reading Still, amongst the tyrants whom we read of in the history of the Turks, whose annals are fruitful in such monsters, few appear to have been more sanguinary than El Gezzàr.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

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From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

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

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading Horses were purchased for the servants,[58] and camels hired for the baggage.

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

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Still, amongst the tyrants whom we read of in the history of the Turks, whose annals are fruitful in such monsters, few appear to have been more sanguinary than El Gezzàr.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Horses were purchased for the servants,[58] and camels hired for the baggage.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

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

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Active preparations were now made for continuing our journey along the coast.

the act of departing

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Active preparations were now made for continuing our journey along the coast.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

the force of workers available

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading Still, amongst the tyrants whom we read of in the history of the Turks, whose annals are fruitful in such monsters, few appear to have been more sanguinary than El Gezzàr.

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

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Active preparations were now made for continuing our journey along the coast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Active preparations were now made for continuing our journey along the coast.

have some of the qualities or attributes of something

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Horses were purchased for the servants,[58] and camels hired for the baggage.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Still, amongst the tyrants whom we read of in the history of the Turks, whose annals are fruitful in such monsters, few appear to have been more sanguinary than El Gezzàr.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

saved from the bondage of sin

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

a safe place

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

past form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

accompanied by bloodshed

From this reading Still, amongst the tyrants whom we read of in the history of the Turks, whose annals are fruitful in such monsters, few appear to have been more sanguinary than El Gezzàr.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Horses were purchased for the servants,[58] and camels hired for the baggage.

the killing of animals (as for food)

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, amongst the tyrants whom we read of in the history of the Turks, whose annals are fruitful in such monsters, few appear to have been more sanguinary than El Gezzàr.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Still, amongst the tyrants whom we read of in the history of the Turks, whose annals are fruitful in such monsters, few appear to have been more sanguinary than El Gezzàr.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

carry out

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

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

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

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

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

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

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

arousing affect

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

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

From this reading Still, amongst the tyrants whom we read of in the history of the Turks, whose annals are fruitful in such monsters, few appear to have been more sanguinary than El Gezzàr.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

plural of “tyrant” — a cruel and oppressive dictator

From this reading Still, amongst the tyrants whom we read of in the history of the Turks, whose annals are fruitful in such monsters, few appear to have been more sanguinary than El Gezzàr.

a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

being of use or service

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

plural of “vice” — moral weakness

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Still, amongst the tyrants whom we read of in the history of the Turks, whose annals are fruitful in such monsters, few appear to have been more sanguinary than El Gezzàr.

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

From this reading Active preparations were now made for continuing our journey along the coast.

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

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

which person or people

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Still, amongst the tyrants whom we read of in the history of the Turks, whose annals are fruitful in such monsters, few appear to have been more sanguinary than El Gezzàr.

belonging to which person

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But, before dismissing the subject of Acre altogether, it will not be amiss to relate one or two anecdotes touching that extraordinary man, Hadj Ahmed el Gezzàr, a pasha, whose ferocious character seems to partake more of the brute than of human nature, but whose vices have in some measure been redeemed by his patronage of literary men and by the many useful buildings which he erected and establishments which he founded.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Preparations for leaving Acre--Anecdotes of Gezzàr Pasha--Intrigues of his Women in his absence with the Mamelukes--Suspicions and plans of Gezzàr--Slaughter of the Women--Alarm and Rebellion of the Mamelukes--They take refuge in a tower and threaten to blow up the powder magazine--They escape in the night--General defection of the troops, who storm Tyre, but are routed before Acre--Further vengeance of Gezzàr.