Chapter V

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About two hours’ march from Tripoli we passed the village of Calamûn, the ancient Calamos: inhabited entirely by sherýfs, or descendants of the Prophet, Mahomet.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

any handsome young man

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Instead of taking the direct road, we proceeded along the sea-shore.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading At Calamûn we turned towards the west, and arrived at Dayr Natûr, where it was proposed to halt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

a member of an indigenous people of northern Africa

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

the place where someone was born

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading About two hours’ march from Tripoli we passed the village of Calamûn, the ancient Calamos: inhabited entirely by sherýfs, or descendants of the Prophet, Mahomet.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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From this reading About two hours’ march from Tripoli we passed the village of Calamûn, the ancient Calamos: inhabited entirely by sherýfs, or descendants of the Prophet, Mahomet.

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

From this reading About two hours’ march from Tripoli we passed the village of Calamûn, the ancient Calamos: inhabited entirely by sherýfs, or descendants of the Prophet, Mahomet.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

rid of obstructions

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

a peasant farmer in the Scottish Highlands

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

all of the offspring of a given progenitor

From this reading About two hours’ march from Tripoli we passed the village of Calamûn, the ancient Calamos: inhabited entirely by sherýfs, or descendants of the Prophet, Mahomet.

adroitness in using the hands

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

command with authority

From this reading Instead of taking the direct road, we proceeded along the sea-shore.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

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

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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

From this reading About two hours’ march from Tripoli we passed the village of Calamûn, the ancient Calamos: inhabited entirely by sherýfs, or descendants of the Prophet, Mahomet.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

death of a person

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

cause to stop

From this reading At Calamûn we turned towards the west, and arrived at Dayr Natûr, where it was proposed to halt.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

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

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading About two hours’ march from Tripoli we passed the village of Calamûn, the ancient Calamos: inhabited entirely by sherýfs, or descendants of the Prophet, Mahomet.

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From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading About two hours’ march from Tripoli we passed the village of Calamûn, the ancient Calamos: inhabited entirely by sherýfs, or descendants of the Prophet, Mahomet.

plural of “inscription” — letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of taking the direct road, we proceeded along the sea-shore.

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

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)

From this reading About two hours’ march from Tripoli we passed the village of Calamûn, the ancient Calamos: inhabited entirely by sherýfs, or descendants of the Prophet, Mahomet.

make imperfect

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

march in a procession

From this reading About two hours’ march from Tripoli we passed the village of Calamûn, the ancient Calamos: inhabited entirely by sherýfs, or descendants of the Prophet, Mahomet.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

many times at short intervals

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading About two hours’ march from Tripoli we passed the village of Calamûn, the ancient Calamos: inhabited entirely by sherýfs, or descendants of the Prophet, Mahomet.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading About two hours’ march from Tripoli we passed the village of Calamûn, the ancient Calamos: inhabited entirely by sherýfs, or descendants of the Prophet, Mahomet.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

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

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Instead of taking the direct road, we proceeded along the sea-shore.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading About two hours’ march from Tripoli we passed the village of Calamûn, the ancient Calamos: inhabited entirely by sherýfs, or descendants of the Prophet, Mahomet.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading At Calamûn we turned towards the west, and arrived at Dayr Natûr, where it was proposed to halt.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Instead of taking the direct road, we proceeded along the sea-shore.

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

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

Identical; not different.

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

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From this reading Instead of taking the direct road, we proceeded along the sea-shore.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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From this reading About two hours’ march from Tripoli we passed the village of Calamûn, the ancient Calamos: inhabited entirely by sherýfs, or descendants of the Prophet, Mahomet.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Instead of taking the direct road, we proceeded along the sea-shore.

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

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

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

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

in the direction of

From this reading At Calamûn we turned towards the west, and arrived at Dayr Natûr, where it was proposed to halt.

a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading At Calamûn we turned towards the west, and arrived at Dayr Natûr, where it was proposed to halt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading About two hours’ march from Tripoli we passed the village of Calamûn, the ancient Calamos: inhabited entirely by sherýfs, or descendants of the Prophet, Mahomet.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading About two hours’ march from Tripoli we passed the village of Calamûn, the ancient Calamos: inhabited entirely by sherýfs, or descendants of the Prophet, Mahomet.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.

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

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Instead of taking the direct road, we proceeded along the sea-shore.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading At Calamûn we turned towards the west, and arrived at Dayr Natûr, where it was proposed to halt.

in or at the place that

From this reading At Calamûn we turned towards the west, and arrived at Dayr Natûr, where it was proposed to halt.

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

From this reading This was the birthplace of Berber: and he was said to have paid but one visit to it since his elevation to his present greatness, although he often spoke of his humble birth and former occupations: how far he would have liked to hear the same remarks from other people’s mouths is not clear.

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

From this reading Journey from Tripoli to Abra--Monastery of Dayr Natûr--Grave of Mr. Cotter--Ruins of Enfeh--Batrûn--Renegado priest--Remarks on apostates--Gebayl, the ancient Byblus--Mulberry plantations--Castle--Public-houses--Nahr Ibrahim, the river Adonis--Taberjeh--Ejectment of cottagers in rain and cold--Nahr el Kelb, the ancient river Lycus--Inscriptions--Shuifád--Visit of Lady Hester to the Syt Habùs--Capugi Bashi sent to Lady Hester--Mbârak, the groom--His dexterity--Nebby Yunez, the tomb of Jonah--Arrival at Mar Elias--Precautions adopted against the Capugi Bashi.