Chapter VI

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

From this reading They paused a moment on the heights above and looked down upon the city.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading They paused a moment on the heights above and looked down upon the city.

later than; following

From this reading DAMASCUS The ninth day, shortly after noon, Isaac’s company neared Damascus.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

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

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

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

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

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

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading They paused a moment on the heights above and looked down upon the city.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading DAMASCUS The ninth day, shortly after noon, Isaac’s company neared Damascus.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus

From this reading DAMASCUS The ninth day, shortly after noon, Isaac’s company neared Damascus.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DAMASCUS The ninth day, shortly after noon, Isaac’s company neared Damascus.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They paused a moment on the heights above and looked down upon the city.

plural of “emerald” — a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

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

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

yet to be or coming

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

a high place

From this reading They paused a moment on the heights above and looked down upon the city.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

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

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

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

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

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From this reading DAMASCUS The ninth day, shortly after noon, Isaac’s company neared Damascus.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

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

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They paused a moment on the heights above and looked down upon the city.

past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

a female domestic

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

engage in

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

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

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

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

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

a particular point in time

From this reading They paused a moment on the heights above and looked down upon the city.

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading DAMASCUS The ninth day, shortly after noon, Isaac’s company neared Damascus.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

position nine in a countable series of things

From this reading DAMASCUS The ninth day, shortly after noon, Isaac’s company neared Damascus.

the middle of the day

From this reading DAMASCUS The ninth day, shortly after noon, Isaac’s company neared Damascus.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They paused a moment on the heights above and looked down upon the city.

plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading They paused a moment on the heights above and looked down upon the city.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

having a point

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

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

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

for a short time

From this reading DAMASCUS The ninth day, shortly after noon, Isaac’s company neared Damascus.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

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

From this reading DAMASCUS The ninth day, shortly after noon, Isaac’s company neared Damascus.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

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

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

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

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They paused a moment on the heights above and looked down upon the city.

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

From this reading It is a pearl set in emeralds, for it lieth in the midst of fragrant gardens and shady orchards which entirely surround it, and in which thou mayest travel for hours on hours before reaching the desert.

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

From this reading They traveled slowly, carrying the dead body of their comrade, but not too slowly for Miriam, to whom grief for the past and uncertainty as to the future loomed larger than the delights of new experiences.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Isaac pointed with pride: “Seest thou, little maid, that the buildings, crowded so closely together and all covered with gray plaster, make Damascus look like a pearl.