Chapter XIX · “From Dan to Beersheba.”--Journeying Through the Holy Land

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

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

later than; following

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

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

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

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

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

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

From this reading IN the morning we are roused by the voice of the dragoman or one of his servants, and have half an hour for dressing.

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The “Doubter” pulls at the handle of the Judge’s umbrella, under the impression that it is a bell-knob, and sleepily asks for a cocktail.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

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

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

plural of “battlefield” — a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

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

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

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

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

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From this reading The “Doubter” pulls at the handle of the Judge’s umbrella, under the impression that it is a bell-knob, and sleepily asks for a cocktail.

the place where someone was born

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

the act of breaking something

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN the morning we are roused by the voice of the dragoman or one of his servants, and have half an hour for dressing.

young of domestic cattle

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

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

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

possessive form of “christ” — a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

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

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

a short mixed drink

From this reading The “Doubter” pulls at the handle of the Judge’s umbrella, under the impression that it is a bell-knob, and sleepily asks for a cocktail.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

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

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading We rise reluctantly, for we are still weary from the fatigues of yesterday, and how we do wish for just a few minutes more.

someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

an interpreter and guide in the Near East

From this reading IN the morning we are roused by the voice of the dragoman or one of his servants, and have half an hour for dressing.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading IN the morning we are roused by the voice of the dragoman or one of his servants, and have half an hour for dressing.

every person

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor

From this reading We rise reluctantly, for we are still weary from the fatigues of yesterday, and how we do wish for just a few minutes more.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

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

From this reading We rise reluctantly, for we are still weary from the fatigues of yesterday, and how we do wish for just a few minutes more.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN the morning we are roused by the voice of the dragoman or one of his servants, and have half an hour for dressing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

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

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading IN the morning we are roused by the voice of the dragoman or one of his servants, and have half an hour for dressing.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading The “Doubter” pulls at the handle of the Judge’s umbrella, under the impression that it is a bell-knob, and sleepily asks for a cocktail.

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

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IN the morning we are roused by the voice of the dragoman or one of his servants, and have half an hour for dressing.

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

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC)

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

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

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

a vast multitude

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading IN the morning we are roused by the voice of the dragoman or one of his servants, and have half an hour for dressing.

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

From this reading We rise reluctantly, for we are still weary from the fatigues of yesterday, and how we do wish for just a few minutes more.

a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The “Doubter” pulls at the handle of the Judge’s umbrella, under the impression that it is a bell-knob, and sleepily asks for a cocktail.

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

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

a single distinct event

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

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

From this reading The “Doubter” pulls at the handle of the Judge’s umbrella, under the impression that it is a bell-knob, and sleepily asks for a cocktail.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The “Doubter” pulls at the handle of the Judge’s umbrella, under the impression that it is a bell-knob, and sleepily asks for a cocktail.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

(Old Testament) first king of the northern kingdom of Israel who led Israel into sin (10th century BC)

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

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 _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

possessive form of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

From this reading The “Doubter” pulls at the handle of the Judge’s umbrella, under the impression that it is a bell-knob, and sleepily asks for a cocktail.

and nothing more

From this reading We rise reluctantly, for we are still weary from the fatigues of yesterday, and how we do wish for just a few minutes more.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

a reformed prostitute

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading We rise reluctantly, for we are still weary from the fatigues of yesterday, and how we do wish for just a few minutes more.

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

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

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

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

From this reading We rise reluctantly, for we are still weary from the fatigues of yesterday, and how we do wish for just a few minutes more.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

a large indefinite number

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IN the morning we are roused by the voice of the dragoman or one of his servants, and have half an hour for dressing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IN the morning we are roused by the voice of the dragoman or one of his servants, and have half an hour for dressing.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

plural of “pull” — the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading The “Doubter” pulls at the handle of the Judge’s umbrella, under the impression that it is a bell-knob, and sleepily asks for a cocktail.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

with reluctance

From this reading We rise reluctantly, for we are still weary from the fatigues of yesterday, and how we do wish for just a few minutes more.

move upward

From this reading We rise reluctantly, for we are still weary from the fatigues of yesterday, and how we do wish for just a few minutes more.

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

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading IN the morning we are roused by the voice of the dragoman or one of his servants, and have half an hour for dressing.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

full of seeds

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading IN the morning we are roused by the voice of the dragoman or one of his servants, and have half an hour for dressing.

unusual or striking

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

in a sleepy manner

From this reading The “Doubter” pulls at the handle of the Judge’s umbrella, under the impression that it is a bell-knob, and sleepily asks for a cocktail.

in the near future

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

not in physical motion

From this reading We rise reluctantly, for we are still weary from the fatigues of yesterday, and how we do wish for just a few minutes more.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The “Doubter” pulls at the handle of the Judge’s umbrella, under the impression that it is a bell-knob, and sleepily asks for a cocktail.

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

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

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

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

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

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading The “Doubter” pulls at the handle of the Judge’s umbrella, under the impression that it is a bell-knob, and sleepily asks for a cocktail.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The “Doubter” pulls at the handle of the Judge’s umbrella, under the impression that it is a bell-knob, and sleepily asks for a cocktail.

the sustainer; a Hindu divinity worshipped as the preserver of worlds

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading IN the morning we are roused by the voice of the dragoman or one of his servants, and have half an hour for dressing.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IN the morning we are roused by the voice of the dragoman or one of his servants, and have half an hour for dressing.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading We rise reluctantly, for we are still weary from the fatigues of yesterday, and how we do wish for just a few minutes more.

in or at the place that

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

which person or people

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind to be had, and after grumbling at everybody and everything, he proceeds to his toilet and soon comes out with an appearance suggestive of an Italian brigand who has had a run of bad luck.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading We rise reluctantly, for we are still weary from the fatigues of yesterday, and how we do wish for just a few minutes more.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Our first morning in Palestine--Breaking Camp at Banias--“From Dan to Beer-sheba”--Explanation of the phrase--The Cup of the Hills--The Golden Calf of Jeroboam--Story of Vishnu and his Idol--An Incident and its Moral--The Battlefields of Joshua--A singular species of Plough--The “Doubter” in a quandary--Joseph’s Pit--The Sea of Galilee--Fishing with Poisoned Bait--Capernaum and its Ruins--Scene of Christ’s Miracles--The Birthplace of Mary Magdalen--A horde of Beggars--A Pitiful Spectacle--The Robber’s Cave--Herod and his Strategy--The Jews of Tiberias--A Seedy Crowd--Ruins of the Ancient City--The spot where Christ fed the Multitude._

the day immediately before today

From this reading We rise reluctantly, for we are still weary from the fatigues of yesterday, and how we do wish for just a few minutes more.