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wayside

noun (waysides); adjective

«wayside» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. The wayside is the edge of a road or path. tree →
  2. Wayside means at the side of a road or path (as in «wayside flowers»). tree →

In the lessons

the edge of a path or road where a traveller might stop and rest, often in old tales

Examples

  • The violets gushed up along the wayside. tree →
  • The Hare, lying down by the wayside, fell fast asleep. tree →
  • I will wait for you here by the wayside. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

the edge of a path or road where a traveller might stop and rest, often in old tales

Examples

  • Then he asked the men of her place, saying: 'Where is the harlot, that was at Enaim by the wayside?' And they said: 'There hath been no harlot here.' (Torah GEN.38.21, JPS 1917) tree →
  • And when he came, lo, Eli sat upon his seat by the wayside watching; for his heart trembled for the ark of God. (Prophets 1SA.4.13, JPS 1917) tree →
  • The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. (Writings PSA.140.6, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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