Chapter XV · The Groves of Lebanon.--a Night Among the Arabs

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

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

in actual fact

From this reading He threatened to unharness the horses, and actually began.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading We were to pay six francs each carriage “for two hours to Dog River,” and when we were seated the owner of the stable demanded the money in advance.

later than; following

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He threatened to unharness the horses, and actually began.

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From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading We were to pay six francs each carriage “for two hours to Dog River,” and when we were seated the owner of the stable demanded the money in advance.

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From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

plural of “couch” — an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

of or relating to or resembling the Cyclops

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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 _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading We were to pay six francs each carriage “for two hours to Dog River,” and when we were seated the owner of the stable demanded the money in advance.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading We were to pay six francs each carriage “for two hours to Dog River,” and when we were seated the owner of the stable demanded the money in advance.

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From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes

From this reading We were to pay six francs each carriage “for two hours to Dog River,” and when we were seated the owner of the stable demanded the money in advance.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He threatened to unharness the horses, and actually began.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

a single distinct event

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

structure built of stone or brick by a mason

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading We were to pay six francs each carriage “for two hours to Dog River,” and when we were seated the owner of the stable demanded the money in advance.

plural of “monolith” — a single great stone (often in the form of a column or obelisk)

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

abnormally large

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

a radioactive transuranic element

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading We were to pay six francs each carriage “for two hours to Dog River,” and when we were seated the owner of the stable demanded the money in advance.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading We were to pay six francs each carriage “for two hours to Dog River,” and when we were seated the owner of the stable demanded the money in advance.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

cut with a saw

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading We were to pay six francs each carriage “for two hours to Dog River,” and when we were seated the owner of the stable demanded the money in advance.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading We were to pay six francs each carriage “for two hours to Dog River,” and when we were seated the owner of the stable demanded the money in advance.

the state of being asleep

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

possessive form of “solomon” — (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading We were to pay six francs each carriage “for two hours to Dog River,” and when we were seated the owner of the stable demanded the money in advance.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading He threatened to unharness the horses, and actually began.

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

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading We were to pay six francs each carriage “for two hours to Dog River,” and when we were seated the owner of the stable demanded the money in advance.

remove the harness from

From this reading He threatened to unharness the horses, and actually began.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

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

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

at the time that

From this reading We were to pay six francs each carriage “for two hours to Dog River,” and when we were seated the owner of the stable demanded the money in advance.

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

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading _The “Sights” of Beyrout--Excursion to Dog River--An Obstinate Carriage-Owner--How he was “Euchred”--Moral of this Incident--Off for Damascus--Ascending Mt. Lebanon--An Arab Driver--Cultivating “Kalil,” our Jehu--The Cedars of Lebanon--A Grove as Old as Solomon’s Temple--A Wonderful Old City--The Temple of the Sun--Mystery of Tadmor--Cyclopean Masonry--Monstrous Monoliths--Their Dimensions--The “Doubter’s” Doubts and their Solution--Sleeping in an Arab House--What We Saw There--Divans as Couches--A Dangerous Valley--The Robber’s Haunt._

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

From this reading AFTER we had lunched we went out to see the town, and then we hired carriages for a drive to Dog River, which we were told would require a couple of hours.

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

From this reading We wouldn’t pay.