Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

the state of being absent

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

(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 No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

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

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

aroused to action

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

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

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

on or to one side

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

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

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

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From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

put or send forth

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

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

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

carefully weighed

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

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From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

make certain of

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

divisible by two

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

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

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

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

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

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

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

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

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

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

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

a social unit living together

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

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

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

of the present time and place

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

of great significance or value

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

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

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

in the recent past

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

held dear

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

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

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

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From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

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

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

not any; not one

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

and nothing more

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

a safe place

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

free from harm or evil

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

not in physical motion

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

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

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

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

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.

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

From this reading No sooner was the immediate danger passed, than she cast aside all thoughts of personal safety, and only considered how she might still rescue the man she loved.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

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

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

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

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

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

From this reading Familiar with the street in which she had taken refuge, as with every other nook and corner of her native city—for the Jews permitted their women far more liberty than did their Eastern neighbours—she bethought her of taking a devious round in case she should be followed, and then returning by the way she had come, to her father’s gardens.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading The domestics, too, of his household, worn out with watching and hunger, were not likely to be aroused before morning; she had, therefore, sufficient time before her to put her plan into execution.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was above all things important that Eleazar should not be made aware of his daughter’s absence; and she calculated, not without reason, that the fatigues he had lately gone through, would ensure a few hours at least of sound unbroken sleep.

but in spite of that

From this reading DESOLATION Panting like a hunted hind, yet true to the generous blood that flowed in her veins, Mariamne recovered her courage even before her strength.