Chapter XX · In the Heart of Palestine

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

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

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

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

further or added

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

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

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

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

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

plural of “arab” — 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 And now we will fold our tents like the Arabs, (or let the Arabs fold them for us,) and as silently steal away.

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

From this reading Our faces are turned towards Jerusalem.

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

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading Our horses toil slowly up the ascent--a long and weary one--which leads from the shore of the sea of Galilee.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

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

From this reading And now we will fold our tents like the Arabs, (or let the Arabs fold them for us,) and as silently steal away.

a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

immersing the body in water or sunshine

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

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

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

plural of “crusade” — a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

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

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

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

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

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

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Our faces are turned towards Jerusalem.

a social unit living together

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

a bitter quarrel between two parties

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading And now we will fold our tents like the Arabs, (or let the Arabs fold them for us,) and as silently steal away.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Our horses toil slowly up the ascent--a long and weary one--which leads from the shore of the sea of Galilee.

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 _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

a small cave (usually with attractive features)

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

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

From this reading Our horses toil slowly up the ascent--a long and weary one--which leads from the shore of the sea of Galilee.

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

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

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

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

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

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading Our faces are turned towards Jerusalem.

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

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading Our horses toil slowly up the ascent--a long and weary one--which leads from the shore of the sea of Galilee.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading And now we will fold our tents like the Arabs, (or let the Arabs fold them for us,) and as silently steal away.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And now we will fold our tents like the Arabs, (or let the Arabs fold them for us,) and as silently steal away.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Our horses toil slowly up the ascent--a long and weary one--which leads from the shore of the sea of Galilee.

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

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

the act of eating lunch

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

characterized by grandeur

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

make reference to

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And now we will fold our tents like the Arabs, (or let the Arabs fold them for us,) and as silently steal away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Our horses toil slowly up the ascent--a long and weary one--which leads from the shore of the sea of Galilee.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And now we will fold our tents like the Arabs, (or let the Arabs fold them for us,) and as silently steal away.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading And now we will fold our tents like the Arabs, (or let the Arabs fold them for us,) and as silently steal away.

plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

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From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

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

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Our horses toil slowly up the ascent--a long and weary one--which leads from the shore of the sea of Galilee.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

without speaking

From this reading And now we will fold our tents like the Arabs, (or let the Arabs fold them for us,) and as silently steal away.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Our horses toil slowly up the ascent--a long and weary one--which leads from the shore of the sea of Galilee.

having a supporting base

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

take without the owner's consent

From this reading And now we will fold our tents like the Arabs, (or let the Arabs fold them for us,) and as silently steal away.

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 _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

a small drum with one head of soft calfskin

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading And now we will fold our tents like the Arabs, (or let the Arabs fold them for us,) and as silently steal away.

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

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And now we will fold our tents like the Arabs, (or let the Arabs fold them for us,) and as silently steal away.

work hard

From this reading Our horses toil slowly up the ascent--a long and weary one--which leads from the shore of the sea of Galilee.

an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

in the direction of

From this reading Our faces are turned towards Jerusalem.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Our faces are turned towards Jerusalem.

past form of “unhorse” — alight from (a horse)

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Our horses toil slowly up the ascent--a long and weary one--which leads from the shore of the sea of Galilee.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

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

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Our horses toil slowly up the ascent--a long and weary one--which leads from the shore of the sea of Galilee.

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

From this reading Our horses toil slowly up the ascent--a long and weary one--which leads from the shore of the sea of Galilee.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Bathing in the Sea of Galilee--Standing on holy ground--How the “Doubter” was unhorsed--A second Absalom--Lunching on the summit of Tabor--Saracenic Vengeance--A Reminiscence of the Crusades--A magnificent Sight--Discussing “Backsheesh” with the natives--The “Doubter” as a Cashier--The Grotto of the Holy Family--Mary’s house--The house of Loretto--The story of the Miracle--The Monk and the “Doubter”--Dean Stanley’s explanation--Joseph’s Tool Chest--The “Doubter’s” demand--The Witch of Endor “at home”--Blood-Revenge--A pertinacious feud--Saul and the Witch._

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading WE have bathed in the Sea of Galilee and played with the pebbles on its sandy beach; we have visited places named in Holy Writ, and henceforth their mention will have for us an additional charm.