Magdala
[mæɡ'dɑ:lə]
Definition
(a.) Designating an orange-red dyestuff obtained from naphthylamine, and called magdala red, naphthalene red, etc.
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Examples
- So we mounted the horses and rode grimly on toward Magdala, cantering along in the edge of the water for want of the means of passing over it. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Magdala is not a beautiful place. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Nain is Magdala on a small scale. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- As we rode into Magdala not a soul was visible. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- So we all rode down to Magdala, while the gnashing of teeth waxed and waned by turns, and harsh words troubled the holy calm of Galilee. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- This was another Magdala, to a fraction, frescoes and all. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- It was Magdala over again, only here the glare from the infidel eyes was fierce and full of hate. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- We say no more about Magdala and Deburieh now. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Christ visited Magdala, which is near by Capernaum, and he also visited Cesarea Philippi. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- It is just like Magdala. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- The streets of Magdala are any where from three to six feet wide, and reeking with uncleanliness. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- In due time we reached the ancient village of Magdala. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
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