whereon

Example Sentences

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“The path to my fixed purpose is laid with iron rails, whereon my soul is grooved to run,” declared the self-destructive Captain Ahab, concerning his pursuit of Moby Dick.

From Washington Post • Sep. 22, 2020

Already the published tax lists have provided many valued suggestions to the Caesars as to the meat whereon they may feed.

From Time Magazine Archive

In this room you encounter a large stove covered with boards . . . whereon sits almost all year round, the entire family.

From Time Magazine Archive

Therein he suggested a common ground whereon Anthropology and Medicine might get together for the benefit of mankind.

From Time Magazine Archive

He threw his great hands round Arete’s knees, whereon the sacred mist curled back; they saw him; and the diners hushed amazed to see an unknown man inside the palace.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer