used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He seemed delighted to be leader of such a large party of tourists, and as we marched along the people looked amazed at the turnout.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He seemed delighted to be leader of such a large party of tourists, and as we marched along the people looked amazed at the turnout.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He seemed delighted to be leader of such a large party of tourists, and as we marched along the people looked amazed at the turnout.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He seemed delighted to be leader of such a large party of tourists, and as we marched along the people looked amazed at the turnout.
for the reason that
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
Cana
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From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
Capernaum
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From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
Cesarea
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From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
carefully weighed
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
CourtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
traveling across
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
DamascusnounUS /dəˈmæskəs/
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 _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
greatly pleased
From this reading He seemed delighted to be leader of such a large party of tourists, and as we marched along the people looked amazed at the turnout.
DisappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
DisciplesnounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/
plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
Dragomannoun
an interpreter and guide in the Near East
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading We took pleasure in watching the women fill their large jars, which held perhaps three gallons of water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
FountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
GalileenounUS /ˈɡæləliː/
an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
gallonsnounUS /ˈɡælənz/
plural of “gallon” — United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
From this reading We took pleasure in watching the women fill their large jars, which held perhaps three gallons of water.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
the act of departing
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
an established custom
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed delighted to be leader of such a large party of tourists, and as we marched along the people looked amazed at the turnout.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading We took pleasure in watching the women fill their large jars, which held perhaps three gallons of water.
Hermon
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From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
Huleh
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From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading We took pleasure in watching the women fill their large jars, which held perhaps three gallons of water.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
and nothing more
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He seemed delighted to be leader of such a large party of tourists, and as we marched along the people looked amazed at the turnout.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading He seemed delighted to be leader of such a large party of tourists, and as we marched along the people looked amazed at the turnout.
for more time
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He seemed delighted to be leader of such a large party of tourists, and as we marched along the people looked amazed at the turnout.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading He seemed delighted to be leader of such a large party of tourists, and as we marched along the people looked amazed at the turnout.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
attach to a support
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
MountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
NazarethnounUS /ˈnæzərɪθ/
a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
not any; not one
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He seemed delighted to be leader of such a large party of tourists, and as we marched along the people looked amazed at the turnout.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He seemed delighted to be leader of such a large party of tourists, and as we marched along the people looked amazed at the turnout.
by chance
From this reading We took pleasure in watching the women fill their large jars, which held perhaps three gallons of water.
Pharpar
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From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
PhilippinounUS /fɪˈlɪpi/
a city in ancient Macedonia that was important in early Christianity
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading We took pleasure in watching the women fill their large jars, which held perhaps three gallons of water.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
Recta
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From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
ReferencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed delighted to be leader of such a large party of tourists, and as we marched along the people looked amazed at the turnout.
SellernounUS /ˈselər/
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He seemed delighted to be leader of such a large party of tourists, and as we marched along the people looked amazed at the turnout.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We took pleasure in watching the women fill their large jars, which held perhaps three gallons of water.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We took pleasure in watching the women fill their large jars, which held perhaps three gallons of water.
Tiberias
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From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We took pleasure in watching the women fill their large jars, which held perhaps three gallons of water.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading He seemed delighted to be leader of such a large party of tourists, and as we marched along the people looked amazed at the turnout.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
TrickyadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪki/
not to be trusted
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
turnoutnounUS /ˈtɜːrnaʊt/
the group that gathers together for a particular occasion
From this reading He seemed delighted to be leader of such a large party of tourists, and as we marched along the people looked amazed at the turnout.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
ViaprepositionUS /ˈvaɪə/
by way of; passing through
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
Virgin'snounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒənz/
possessive form of “virgin” — a person who has never had sex
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our stay at this place was longer than at any of the preceding places, for reaching there Saturday evening gave us Sunday as an extra day of rest, as on that day no traveling was done.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading We took pleasure in watching the women fill their large jars, which held perhaps three gallons of water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our tents were pitched near the “Virgin’s Fountain,” which is considered one of the holy places of the city, because it is thought that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was in the habit of going there for water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Riding into Nazareth.—Virgin’s Fountain.—Tricky Horses.—Cana of Galilee.—Tiberias.—Story of Jesus and his Disciples.—Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee.—Capernaum.—Mounting Horses.—Disappearance of the Dragoman.—A Serious Accident.—Lake Huleh.—Cesarea Philippi.—Mount Hermon.—Crossing the River Pharpar.—Damascus.—Via Recta.—Bible References to Courts.—Cup of Coffee.—Water Seller._ With the dragoman heading the company we rode into Nazareth single file just as the sun went down.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading We took pleasure in watching the women fill their large jars, which held perhaps three gallons of water.
