Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

later than; following

From this reading A few days after, our brigantine sailed for Beyrout.

plural of “altar” — the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

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

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

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

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading I was received by her ladyship's doctor, and apartments were set apart for myself and my party.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading I was received by her ladyship's doctor, and apartments were set apart for myself and my party.

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

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

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

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

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From this reading A few days after, our brigantine sailed for Beyrout.

uttered without voice

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast

From this reading A few days after, our brigantine sailed for Beyrout.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading I visited Lady Hester in her dwelling-place, a broad, grey mass of irregular buildings on the summit of one of the many low hills of Lebanon.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading I visited Lady Hester in her dwelling-place, a broad, grey mass of irregular buildings on the summit of one of the many low hills of Lebanon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days after, our brigantine sailed for Beyrout.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

freeing from false belief or illusions

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading I was received by her ladyship's doctor, and apartments were set apart for myself and my party.

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From this reading I visited Lady Hester in her dwelling-place, a broad, grey mass of irregular buildings on the summit of one of the many low hills of Lebanon.

at any time

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

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

From this reading A few days after, our brigantine sailed for Beyrout.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

set up or found

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

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

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

a female deity

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading I visited Lady Hester in her dwelling-place, a broad, grey mass of irregular buildings on the summit of one of the many low hills of Lebanon.

not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

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

From this reading I visited Lady Hester in her dwelling-place, a broad, grey mass of irregular buildings on the summit of one of the many low hills of Lebanon.

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

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

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

From this reading I visited Lady Hester in her dwelling-place, a broad, grey mass of irregular buildings on the summit of one of the many low hills of Lebanon.

ten 10s

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

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

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading I visited Lady Hester in her dwelling-place, a broad, grey mass of irregular buildings on the summit of one of the many low hills of Lebanon.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

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

From this reading I was received by her ladyship's doctor, and apartments were set apart for myself and my party.

an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I visited Lady Hester in her dwelling-place, a broad, grey mass of irregular buildings on the summit of one of the many low hills of Lebanon.

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

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I visited Lady Hester in her dwelling-place, a broad, grey mass of irregular buildings on the summit of one of the many low hills of Lebanon.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading I visited Lady Hester in her dwelling-place, a broad, grey mass of irregular buildings on the summit of one of the many low hills of Lebanon.

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

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was received by her ladyship's doctor, and apartments were set apart for myself and my party.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I was received by her ladyship's doctor, and apartments were set apart for myself and my party.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

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

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A few days after, our brigantine sailed for Beyrout.

(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading I was received by her ladyship's doctor, and apartments were set apart for myself and my party.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading I was received by her ladyship's doctor, and apartments were set apart for myself and my party.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading A few days after, our brigantine sailed for Beyrout.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I was received by her ladyship's doctor, and apartments were set apart for myself and my party.

in the near future

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

having a supporting base

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

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

From this reading I visited Lady Hester in her dwelling-place, a broad, grey mass of irregular buildings on the summit of one of the many low hills of Lebanon.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

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

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

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

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

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

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

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

From this reading I visited Lady Hester in her dwelling-place, a broad, grey mass of irregular buildings on the summit of one of the many low hills of Lebanon.

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

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

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

From this reading I was received by her ladyship's doctor, and apartments were set apart for myself and my party.

at the time that

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

in or at the place that

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.

which person or people

From this reading At Beyrout I soon discovered that the standing topic of interest was the Lady Hester Stanhope, who lived in an old convent on the Lebanon range at a distance of a day's journey from the town, and was acknowledged as an inspired being by the people of the mountains, and as more than a prophet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The heathenish longing to visit the scene where for Pallas Athene "the hundred altars glowed with Arabian incense, and breathed with the fragrance of garlands ever fresh," found disenchantment when I spent the night in the cabin of a Greek priest--not a priest of the goddess, but of the Greek church--where there was but one room for man, priest, and beast.