Chapter II

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From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

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From this reading At length, however, every preparation being made, we set out on the 18th of October.

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

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

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

From this reading During the whole of the year, the plague had not entirely ceased at Damascus, and in several villages of the Bkâ, a plain which we should have to traverse from one extremity to the other.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

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

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

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From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

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

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading At length, however, every preparation being made, we set out on the 18th of October.

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From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

seed vessel having hooks or prickles

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

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From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

the quality of not being careful or taking pains

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading During the whole of the year, the plague had not entirely ceased at Damascus, and in several villages of the Bkâ, a plain which we should have to traverse from one extremity to the other.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

any disease easily transmitted by contact

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

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

From this reading During the whole of the year, the plague had not entirely ceased at Damascus, and in several villages of the Bkâ, a plain which we should have to traverse from one extremity to the other.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

the act of departing

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

impaired by diminution

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

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From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the whole of the year, the plague had not entirely ceased at Damascus, and in several villages of the Bkâ, a plain which we should have to traverse from one extremity to the other.

plural of “elia” — English essayist (1775-1834)

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading During the whole of the year, the plague had not entirely ceased at Damascus, and in several villages of the Bkâ, a plain which we should have to traverse from one extremity to the other.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading At length, however, every preparation being made, we set out on the 18th of October.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading During the whole of the year, the plague had not entirely ceased at Damascus, and in several villages of the Bkâ, a plain which we should have to traverse from one extremity to the other.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

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

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading During the whole of the year, the plague had not entirely ceased at Damascus, and in several villages of the Bkâ, a plain which we should have to traverse from one extremity to the other.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

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From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

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

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading At length, however, every preparation being made, we set out on the 18th of October.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

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

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

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

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length, however, every preparation being made, we set out on the 18th of October.

third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At length, however, every preparation being made, we set out on the 18th of October.

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From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

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From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

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

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the whole of the year, the plague had not entirely ceased at Damascus, and in several villages of the Bkâ, a plain which we should have to traverse from one extremity to the other.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading At length, however, every preparation being made, we set out on the 18th of October.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At length, however, every preparation being made, we set out on the 18th of October.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading During the whole of the year, the plague had not entirely ceased at Damascus, and in several villages of the Bkâ, a plain which we should have to traverse from one extremity to the other.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At length, however, every preparation being made, we set out on the 18th of October.

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

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

cause to suffer a blight

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading During the whole of the year, the plague had not entirely ceased at Damascus, and in several villages of the Bkâ, a plain which we should have to traverse from one extremity to the other.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading At length, however, every preparation being made, we set out on the 18th of October.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

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

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading At length, however, every preparation being made, we set out on the 18th of October.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading During the whole of the year, the plague had not entirely ceased at Damascus, and in several villages of the Bkâ, a plain which we should have to traverse from one extremity to the other.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading During the whole of the year, the plague had not entirely ceased at Damascus, and in several villages of the Bkâ, a plain which we should have to traverse from one extremity to the other.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

superlative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

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

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

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

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

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

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

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

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

travel across or pass over

From this reading During the whole of the year, the plague had not entirely ceased at Damascus, and in several villages of the Bkâ, a plain which we should have to traverse from one extremity to the other.

up to a particular time

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

precisely as stated

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Preparations for a journey to Bâlbec--Precautions against the plague--Departure from Meshmûshy--Heavy attire--The author loses his road--Cheerless night--Drûze hospitality--Barûk--Bur Elias--Village of Malaka--Cottages in the Bkâ--Hard dumplings--Grumbling servants--Misery of villages in the territory of Bâlbec--Mode of encampment--Arrival at Bâlbec.

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

From this reading A journey to Bâlbec had been projected for this autumn; but obstacles of one kind or another had caused it to be delayed until the season was very far advanced.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At length, however, every preparation being made, we set out on the 18th of October.

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

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

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

From this reading During the whole of the year, the plague had not entirely ceased at Damascus, and in several villages of the Bkâ, a plain which we should have to traverse from one extremity to the other.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading During the whole of the year, the plague had not entirely ceased at Damascus, and in several villages of the Bkâ, a plain which we should have to traverse from one extremity to the other.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

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

From this reading Lady Hester was strongly impressed with the dread of exposure to its contagion[1] from the carelessness of some of the people; to prevent which the strictest precautions were taken, and the observance of these considerably diminished the pleasure which such a tour would otherwise have afforded.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading During the whole of the year, the plague had not entirely ceased at Damascus, and in several villages of the Bkâ, a plain which we should have to traverse from one extremity to the other.