Chapter XIII

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From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

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From this reading On the 26th the repairs of the convent being concluded, Lady Hester desired a cask of wine to be given away among the workmen and the villagers.

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

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

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From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading On the 26th the repairs of the convent being concluded, Lady Hester desired a cask of wine to be given away among the workmen and the villagers.

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

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

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

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

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

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

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

From this reading On the 26th the repairs of the convent being concluded, Lady Hester desired a cask of wine to be given away among the workmen and the villagers.

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

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

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

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

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From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On the 26th the repairs of the convent being concluded, Lady Hester desired a cask of wine to be given away among the workmen and the villagers.

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From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

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From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

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

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

possessive form of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

the quantity a cask will hold

From this reading On the 26th the repairs of the convent being concluded, Lady Hester desired a cask of wine to be given away among the workmen and the villagers.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading On the 26th the repairs of the convent being concluded, Lady Hester desired a cask of wine to be given away among the workmen and the villagers.

someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

any disease easily transmitted by contact

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading On the 26th the repairs of the convent being concluded, Lady Hester desired a cask of wine to be given away among the workmen and the villagers.

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

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

wanted intensely

From this reading On the 26th the repairs of the convent being concluded, Lady Hester desired a cask of wine to be given away among the workmen and the villagers.

a claim of rights

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

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From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

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

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

plural of “funeral” — a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

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From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

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From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading On the 26th the repairs of the convent being concluded, Lady Hester desired a cask of wine to be given away among the workmen and the villagers.

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

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

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

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

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

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

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From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

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

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

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From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

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

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

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From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

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

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

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

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

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

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

a message received and understood

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

immediately past

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

something that is lost

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

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

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

march in a procession

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

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From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

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From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

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

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

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

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

not any; not one

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

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

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

a human being

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

cause to suffer a blight

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

more desirable than another

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

very irritable

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

plural of “raisin” — dried grape

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading On the 26th the repairs of the convent being concluded, Lady Hester desired a cask of wine to be given away among the workmen and the villagers.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

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

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

the main city of ancient Phoenicia

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

the act of closing something

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

plural of “silkworm” — the commercially bred hairless white caterpillar of the domestic silkworm moth which spins a cocoon that can be processed to yield silk fiber; the principal source of commercial silk

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

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From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

not in physical motion

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

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

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

from that place or that time

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

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

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

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

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

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

From this reading From the end of March the plague had been reported to have shown itself in Sayda: still, up to the middle of April, no sure information could be obtained.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading On the 26th the repairs of the convent being concluded, Lady Hester desired a cask of wine to be given away among the workmen and the villagers.

plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

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

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading At last, however, the number of deaths put the matter beyond doubt, and the more prudent part of the inhabitants began to prepare for shutting up their houses: and in the village of Abra, the peasants consulted me on the propriety of forbidding any person to go to Sayda under any pretext whatever.[104] The order was easy of execution as far as regarded Sayda, but it was not so in respect to the gardens.

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

From this reading Many of the peasants bred silkworms by mulberry leaves brought thence, which they fetched night and morning; and, as these poor people calculated on the profits of their silk, as those of Kent do on hop-picking, they conceived any risk preferable to such a loss.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading On the 26th the repairs of the convent being concluded, Lady Hester desired a cask of wine to be given away among the workmen and the villagers.

plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Plague at Abra--Terror occasioned by it--Peasants forsake the village--Alarm of Lady Hester--Imaginary virtues of bezoar and serpent stone--Funerals--Embarrassment of the Author--Illness of his servant--Increase of the contagion--Medical Treatment--Arrival of the Kite sloop of war--Number of victims of the plague--Pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Haneh--Prickly heat--Lady Hester goes to reside at Meshmûshy--Costume of the Drûzes--Maronite monastery--Camel’s flesh eaten--Bridge of Geser Behannýn--Journey of the Author to Bteddyn--Sons of the Emir Beshýr--Wedding at Abra--Moorish Conjuror--Return of Giorgio--Vineyards--Wines--Dibs--Raisins--Olive Harvest--Figs--Country between Abra and Meshmûshy.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading On the 26th the repairs of the convent being concluded, Lady Hester desired a cask of wine to be given away among the workmen and the villagers.