| 1. to place at, place upon, place over
1) to stand by, be present 2) to stand over one, place one's self above 1b1. used esp. of persons coming upon one suddenly 1b 1) an angel, of the advent of angels 1b 2) of dreams 1b2. of evils coming upon one 3) to be at hand 1c1. be ready, 4) of time 1d1. to come upon 1d 1) of rain |