used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Here they had no want of corn and wine; for in this place they met with abundance of what they had sought for in all their pilgrimage.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
(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 Here they had no want of corn and wine; for in this place they met with abundance of what they had sought for in all their pilgrimage.
in addition
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yea, here they heard continually the singing of birds and saw every day the flowers appear on the earth, and heard the voice of the turtle in the land.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
for the reason that
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
BEULAH
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From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Yea, here they heard continually the singing of birds and saw every day the flowers appear on the earth, and heard the voice of the turtle in the land.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Yea, here they heard continually the singing of birds and saw every day the flowers appear on the earth, and heard the voice of the turtle in the land.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading Here they had no want of corn and wine; for in this place they met with abundance of what they had sought for in all their pilgrimage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Yea, here they heard continually the singing of birds and saw every day the flowers appear on the earth, and heard the voice of the turtle in the land.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
without deviation
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
DoubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Yea, here they heard continually the singing of birds and saw every day the flowers appear on the earth, and heard the voice of the turtle in the land.
EnchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
a movement into or inward
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Yea, here they heard continually the singing of birds and saw every day the flowers appear on the earth, and heard the voice of the turtle in the land.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Yea, here they heard continually the singing of birds and saw every day the flowers appear on the earth, and heard the voice of the turtle in the land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
the act of departing
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here they had no want of corn and wine; for in this place they met with abundance of what they had sought for in all their pilgrimage.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Yea, here they heard continually the singing of birds and saw every day the flowers appear on the earth, and heard the voice of the turtle in the land.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Yea, here they heard continually the singing of birds and saw every day the flowers appear on the earth, and heard the voice of the turtle in the land.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
not any; not one
From this reading Here they had no want of corn and wine; for in this place they met with abundance of what they had sought for in all their pilgrimage.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yea, here they heard continually the singing of birds and saw every day the flowers appear on the earth, and heard the voice of the turtle in the land.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading Here they had no want of corn and wine; for in this place they met with abundance of what they had sought for in all their pilgrimage.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
cut with a saw
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
shineth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
Sidenote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Yea, here they heard continually the singing of birds and saw every day the flowers appear on the earth, and heard the voice of the turtle in the land.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
that is looked for
From this reading Here they had no want of corn and wine; for in this place they met with abundance of what they had sought for in all their pilgrimage.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here they had no want of corn and wine; for in this place they met with abundance of what they had sought for in all their pilgrimage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
in or at that place or location
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
turtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading Yea, here they heard continually the singing of birds and saw every day the flowers appear on the earth, and heard the voice of the turtle in the land.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
precisely as stated
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Yea, here they heard continually the singing of birds and saw every day the flowers appear on the earth, and heard the voice of the turtle in the land.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Here they had no want of corn and wine; for in this place they met with abundance of what they had sought for in all their pilgrimage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Here they had no want of corn and wine; for in this place they met with abundance of what they had sought for in all their pilgrimage.
whereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading In this country the sun shineth night and day; wherefore this was beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and also out of the reach of Giant Despair; neither could they from this place so much as see Doubting Castle.
belonging to which person
From this reading [Sidenote: BEULAH LAND] Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were got over the Enchanted Ground, and entering into the country of Beulah, whose air was very sweet and pleasant: the way lying directly through it, they enjoyed themselves there for a season.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Here they had no want of corn and wine; for in this place they met with abundance of what they had sought for in all their pilgrimage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here they had no want of corn and wine; for in this place they met with abundance of what they had sought for in all their pilgrimage.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Here they were within sight of the City they were going to; also here met them some of the inhabitants thereof; for in this land the Shining Ones commonly walked, because it was upon the borders of heaven.
YeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading Yea, here they heard continually the singing of birds and saw every day the flowers appear on the earth, and heard the voice of the turtle in the land.
