1882
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From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For some time past everybody had been possessed of the feeling that something serious was about to happen.
in actual fact
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
ALEXANDRIAnounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændriə/
a town in Louisiana on the Red River
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
amassedverbUS /əˈmæst/
past form of “amass” — collect or gather
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
any thing at all
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
Arabi
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From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
aroused or activated
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For some time past everybody had been possessed of the feeling that something serious was about to happen.
bloodiestadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdiəst/
superlative of “bloody” — having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
lacking funds
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
co-conspirator
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From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
ever-memorable
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From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
every person
From this reading For some time past everybody had been possessed of the feeling that something serious was about to happen.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading For some time past everybody had been possessed of the feeling that something serious was about to happen.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
come to pass
From this reading For some time past everybody had been possessed of the feeling that something serious was about to happen.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
Helmar
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From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
hot-bloodedadjective
prone to emotion
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
instilledverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪld/
past form of “instill” — impart gradually
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
Khedive's
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From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
for more time
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
Mahmoud
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From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
not any; not one
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
overthrownverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/
inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
PashanounUS /pəˈʃɑː/
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For some time past everybody had been possessed of the feeling that something serious was about to happen.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading For some time past everybody had been possessed of the feeling that something serious was about to happen.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
REIGNverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
riotsnounUS /ˈraɪəts/
plural of “riot” — a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
SaminounUS /ˈsæmi/
a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
seditionnounUS /sɪˈdɪʃən/
an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading For some time past everybody had been possessed of the feeling that something serious was about to happen.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time past everybody had been possessed of the feeling that something serious was about to happen.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading For some time past everybody had been possessed of the feeling that something serious was about to happen.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
carry out
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For some time past everybody had been possessed of the feeling that something serious was about to happen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time past everybody had been possessed of the feeling that something serious was about to happen.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading His firm conviction that the Khedive's rule and the power of the Europeans could be easily overthrown, got so instilled into the souls of the populace they could restrain their hot-blooded feelings no longer, and on an ever-memorable day in June 1882, broke out in one of the bloodiest riots of modern times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For some time past everybody had been possessed of the feeling that something serious was about to happen.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Arabi Pasha and his co-conspirator, Mahmoud Sami, had caused sedition to be preached amongst the native soldiers and police, and amassed together so large a following that his party had become masters of the situation.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
at the time that
From this reading THE REIGN OF TERROR IN ALEXANDRIA After what had happened, Helmar was prepared for almost anything when he actually arrived at Alexandria.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The first indication of what was to take place occurred one afternoon, when the chief streets of the city were suddenly awakened from their tranquillity by the shouts and yells of hundreds of natives.
