Chapter VI

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

later than; following

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A manuscript was put into her hands, said to have been surreptitiously copied by a monk, from the records of a Frank monastery in Syria, and found among his papers after his decease.

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

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

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

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From this reading It was written in Italian, and disclosed the repositories of immense hoards of money, buried in the cities of Ascalon, Awgy, and Sidon, in certain spots therein mentioned.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

-ing form of “authorize” — grant authorization or clearance for

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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

From this reading It was written in Italian, and disclosed the repositories of immense hoards of money, buried in the cities of Ascalon, Awgy, and Sidon, in certain spots therein mentioned.

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

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

a street of small shops (especially in Orient)

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

placed in a grave

From this reading It was written in Italian, and disclosed the repositories of immense hoards of money, buried in the cities of Ascalon, Awgy, and Sidon, in certain spots therein mentioned.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

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

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It was written in Italian, and disclosed the repositories of immense hoards of money, buried in the cities of Ascalon, Awgy, and Sidon, in certain spots therein mentioned.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It was written in Italian, and disclosed the repositories of immense hoards of money, buried in the cities of Ascalon, Awgy, and Sidon, in certain spots therein mentioned.

a slight indication

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is

From this reading A manuscript was put into her hands, said to have been surreptitiously copied by a monk, from the records of a Frank monastery in Syria, and found among his papers after his decease.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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 Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading A manuscript was put into her hands, said to have been surreptitiously copied by a monk, from the records of a Frank monastery in Syria, and found among his papers after his decease.

the perception that something has occurred or some state exists

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading It was written in Italian, and disclosed the repositories of immense hoards of money, buried in the cities of Ascalon, Awgy, and Sidon, in certain spots therein mentioned.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

set up or found

From this reading A manuscript was put into her hands, said to have been surreptitiously copied by a monk, from the records of a Frank monastery in Syria, and found among his papers after his decease.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading A manuscript was put into her hands, said to have been surreptitiously copied by a monk, from the records of a Frank monastery in Syria, and found among his papers after his decease.

many times at short intervals

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

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

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A manuscript was put into her hands, said to have been surreptitiously copied by a monk, from the records of a Frank monastery in Syria, and found among his papers after his decease.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A manuscript was put into her hands, said to have been surreptitiously copied by a monk, from the records of a Frank monastery in Syria, and found among his papers after his decease.

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

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

not accessible to view

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

plural of “hoard” — a secret store of valuables or money

From this reading It was written in Italian, and disclosed the repositories of immense hoards of money, buried in the cities of Ascalon, Awgy, and Sidon, in certain spots therein mentioned.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

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

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It was written in Italian, and disclosed the repositories of immense hoards of money, buried in the cities of Ascalon, Awgy, and Sidon, in certain spots therein mentioned.

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A manuscript was put into her hands, said to have been surreptitiously copied by a monk, from the records of a Frank monastery in Syria, and found among his papers after his decease.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading It was written in Italian, and disclosed the repositories of immense hoards of money, buried in the cities of Ascalon, Awgy, and Sidon, in certain spots therein mentioned.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

engage in

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

the act of managing something

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

make imperfect

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

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

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading It was written in Italian, and disclosed the repositories of immense hoards of money, buried in the cities of Ascalon, Awgy, and Sidon, in certain spots therein mentioned.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading A manuscript was put into her hands, said to have been surreptitiously copied by a monk, from the records of a Frank monastery in Syria, and found among his papers after his decease.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading A manuscript was put into her hands, said to have been surreptitiously copied by a monk, from the records of a Frank monastery in Syria, and found among his papers after his decease.

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

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

type genus of the Musaceae: bananas

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

something you have to do

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading A manuscript was put into her hands, said to have been surreptitiously copied by a monk, from the records of a Frank monastery in Syria, and found among his papers after his decease.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

the Ottoman court in Constantinople

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

existing or coming before

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

the act of giving a false appearance

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

the act of punishing

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A manuscript was put into her hands, said to have been surreptitiously copied by a monk, from the records of a Frank monastery in Syria, and found among his papers after his decease.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading A manuscript was put into her hands, said to have been surreptitiously copied by a monk, from the records of a Frank monastery in Syria, and found among his papers after his decease.

plural of “repository” — a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

From this reading It was written in Italian, and disclosed the repositories of immense hoards of money, buried in the cities of Ascalon, Awgy, and Sidon, in certain spots therein mentioned.

plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

make visible

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

plural of “sabre” — a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A manuscript was put into her hands, said to have been surreptitiously copied by a monk, from the records of a Frank monastery in Syria, and found among his papers after his decease.

third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

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

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

the main city of ancient Phoenicia

From this reading It was written in Italian, and disclosed the repositories of immense hoards of money, buried in the cities of Ascalon, Awgy, and Sidon, in certain spots therein mentioned.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

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

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading It was written in Italian, and disclosed the repositories of immense hoards of money, buried in the cities of Ascalon, Awgy, and Sidon, in certain spots therein mentioned.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

inspiring awe

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

in a surreptitious manner

From this reading A manuscript was put into her hands, said to have been surreptitiously copied by a monk, from the records of a Frank monastery in Syria, and found among his papers after his decease.

an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization

From this reading A manuscript was put into her hands, said to have been surreptitiously copied by a monk, from the records of a Frank monastery in Syria, and found among his papers after his decease.

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading It was written in Italian, and disclosed the repositories of immense hoards of money, buried in the cities of Ascalon, Awgy, and Sidon, in certain spots therein mentioned.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

up to a particular time

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Probability of the existence of Hidden Treasures in the East--Manuscript pretending to reveal such Treasures, brought to Lady Hester--She obtains firmáns from the Porte authorizing her to make researches--She sends to Hamah for Mâlem Musa--Her letter to the Pasha of Acre--Her plans for raising money--Journey of the Author to Damascus--His Visit to Ahmed Bey--Ambergris--Damascus sabres--Horse Bazar--Horse Dealing and Horse Stealing--M. Beaudin’s night journey to Tyre--His horse stolen--Detection and punishment of the thieves--Return of the Author to Mar Elias--His dangerous situation in a snow-storm--Interior of a Drûze Cottage.

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

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

at the time that

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

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

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It was written in Italian, and disclosed the repositories of immense hoards of money, buried in the cities of Ascalon, Awgy, and Sidon, in certain spots therein mentioned.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--

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From this reading I will now endeavour to explain the business upon which the Capugi Bashi (or Zâym, as he was more frequently called) had been sent by the Sublime Porte to Lady Hester.

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

From this reading In the preceding year, her ladyship, during her illness, had upon several occasions hinted at the existence of hidden treasures, a clue to which she had by some means become possessed of; but, finding me incredulous on the subject, she dropped it, and never more spoke of it until the day after the Zâym’s arrival; when, as I was to assist in the management of the business, she gave me a history of it, as follows:--