Chapter IV

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

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey)

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

a city in northwestern Syria

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For it was argued that, although the Arabs would do no violence to her, they would probably make her a prisoner, and demand an exorbitant ransom.

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

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

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

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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 For it was argued that, although the Arabs would do no violence to her, they would probably make her a prisoner, and demand an exorbitant ransom.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading For it was argued that, although the Arabs would do no violence to her, they would probably make her a prisoner, and demand an exorbitant ransom.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From the time of Lady Hester’s arrival at Damascus, her mind had been incessantly busied in the endeavour to bring to bear her intended journey to the ruins of Palmyra.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

have

From this reading From the time of Lady Hester’s arrival at Damascus, her mind had been incessantly busied in the endeavour to bring to bear her intended journey to the ruins of Palmyra.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the time of Lady Hester’s arrival at Damascus, her mind had been incessantly busied in the endeavour to bring to bear her intended journey to the ruins of Palmyra.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading From the time of Lady Hester’s arrival at Damascus, her mind had been incessantly busied in the endeavour to bring to bear her intended journey to the ruins of Palmyra.

a borough in Scotland

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading From the time of Lady Hester’s arrival at Damascus, her mind had been incessantly busied in the endeavour to bring to bear her intended journey to the ruins of Palmyra.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading To this end, she had conferred with every person whom she thought capable of giving information on the subject.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

plural of “clog” — footwear usually with wooden soles

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading To this end, she had conferred with every person whom she thought capable of giving information on the subject.

carefully weighed

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

calm and unruffled self-assurance

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading For it was argued that, although the Arabs would do no violence to her, they would probably make her a prisoner, and demand an exorbitant ransom.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

turn away from by persuasion

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading For it was argued that, although the Arabs would do no violence to her, they would probably make her a prisoner, and demand an exorbitant ransom.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

put on clothes

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading To this end, she had conferred with every person whom she thought capable of giving information on the subject.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading From the time of Lady Hester’s arrival at Damascus, her mind had been incessantly busied in the endeavour to bring to bear her intended journey to the ruins of Palmyra.

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From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading To this end, she had conferred with every person whom she thought capable of giving information on the subject.

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

From this reading For it was argued that, although the Arabs would do no violence to her, they would probably make her a prisoner, and demand an exorbitant ransom.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

the act of giving

From this reading To this end, she had conferred with every person whom she thought capable of giving information on the subject.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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

From this reading From the time of Lady Hester’s arrival at Damascus, her mind had been incessantly busied in the endeavour to bring to bear her intended journey to the ruins of Palmyra.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

plural of “hem” — the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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

From this reading From the time of Lady Hester’s arrival at Damascus, her mind had been incessantly busied in the endeavour to bring to bear her intended journey to the ruins of Palmyra.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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

From this reading From the time of Lady Hester’s arrival at Damascus, her mind had been incessantly busied in the endeavour to bring to bear her intended journey to the ruins of Palmyra.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading From the time of Lady Hester’s arrival at Damascus, her mind had been incessantly busied in the endeavour to bring to bear her intended journey to the ruins of Palmyra.

a message received and understood

From this reading To this end, she had conferred with every person whom she thought capable of giving information on the subject.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

plural of “inundation” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

engage in

From this reading For it was argued that, although the Arabs would do no violence to her, they would probably make her a prisoner, and demand an exorbitant ransom.

plural of “manufacture” — the organized action of making of goods and services for sale

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

march in a procession

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading From the time of Lady Hester’s arrival at Damascus, her mind had been incessantly busied in the endeavour to bring to bear her intended journey to the ruins of Palmyra.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

not any; not one

From this reading For it was argued that, although the Arabs would do no violence to her, they would probably make her a prisoner, and demand an exorbitant ransom.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

tall fan palm of Africa and India and Malaysia yielding a hard wood and sweet sap that is a source of palm wine and sugar; leaves used for thatching and weaving

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

as from an altitude or distance

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

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From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

a human being

From this reading To this end, she had conferred with every person whom she thought capable of giving information on the subject.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading For it was argued that, although the Arabs would do no violence to her, they would probably make her a prisoner, and demand an exorbitant ransom.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading For it was argued that, although the Arabs would do no violence to her, they would probably make her a prisoner, and demand an exorbitant ransom.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

resembling a pyramid

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

money demanded for the return of a captured person

From this reading For it was argued that, although the Arabs would do no violence to her, they would probably make her a prisoner, and demand an exorbitant ransom.

the network in the reticular formation that serves an alerting or arousal function

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

analysis into clear-cut components

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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

From this reading From the time of Lady Hester’s arrival at Damascus, her mind had been incessantly busied in the endeavour to bring to bear her intended journey to the ruins of Palmyra.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

a chamber that is used as a grave

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To this end, she had conferred with every person whom she thought capable of giving information on the subject.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading To this end, she had conferred with every person whom she thought capable of giving information on the subject.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

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

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

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

From this reading To this end, she had conferred with every person whom she thought capable of giving information on the subject.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading To this end, she had conferred with every person whom she thought capable of giving information on the subject.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From the time of Lady Hester’s arrival at Damascus, her mind had been incessantly busied in the endeavour to bring to bear her intended journey to the ruins of Palmyra.

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

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

except if; if not

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

the act of using

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

precisely as stated

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading For it was argued that, although the Arabs would do no violence to her, they would probably make her a prisoner, and demand an exorbitant ransom.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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

From this reading For it was argued that, although the Arabs would do no violence to her, they would probably make her a prisoner, and demand an exorbitant ransom.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

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

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To this end, she had conferred with every person whom she thought capable of giving information on the subject.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To this end, she had conferred with every person whom she thought capable of giving information on the subject.

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

From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.

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From this reading Lady Hester’s intended journey to Palmyra--Objections to it--Hanah Fakhah--Difficulties of a journey to Palmyra--Illness of Mr. B. on his road from Aleppo to Damascus--The Author goes to his assistance--Osman Aga--Masûd Aga--Village of Yabrûd--Author’s reception by Osman Aga--Carah, burgh--Character of Masûd Aga--Use of Narkýly--Aspect of the Desert--Hamlet of Hassiah--Dûrra bread--City of Hems--River Orontes--City of Hamah--Mûsa Koblán--Visit from him--Arrival of Mr. Barker and Mr. B.--Description of Hamah--Clogs--Waterwheels--Coolness and heat produced by the same means--Costume of the female peasants--Doors of houses--Air--Panoramic prospect--Manufactures--Christians of Hamah--Inundations--Messrs. B. and Barker go to Bâalbec--Description of Hems--Pyramidal sepulchre--Tomb of Khaled--Citadel--Lake of Hems--Orontes river--Cara--March of troops--Yabrûd--Springs of Ras el ayn--Mâlûla--Grottoes and Sarcophagi--Michael Rasáti--Account of M. Lascaris and of Madame Lascaris--Nebk--Dress of M. Lascaris--His character--Return of the Author to Damascus.

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From this reading The pasha’s bankers, Yusef and Rafaël, endeavoured to dissuade her from an undertaking which they considered very dangerous; but told her that, in case of resolving upon it, the pasha would furnish her with a body of troops for her safe conduct, and that he and they would not be responsible for her safety, unless she went so protected.