Chapter V · On the Advantages of a Full Moon

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

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

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

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

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

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The moon was at its full.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading Then he walked until he was on the brink of the great cliffs overhanging the lough.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

relating to or resembling a cone

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

at any future time; in the future

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

covered with water

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The moon was at its full.

usually; as a rule

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

coins made of gold

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

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

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

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From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

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

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

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

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

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

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

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From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

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

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

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From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

go away from a place

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

a long narrow (nearly landlocked) cove in Ireland

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

joined in matrimony

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The moon was at its full.

the light of the Moon

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading Then he walked until he was on the brink of the great cliffs overhanging the lough.

go across or through

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

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

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

only a very short time before

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

-ing form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

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

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

not in physical motion

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

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From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

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

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he walked until he was on the brink of the great cliffs overhanging the lough.

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

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

up to a particular time

From this reading Then he walked until he was on the brink of the great cliffs overhanging the lough.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Then he walked until he was on the brink of the great cliffs overhanging the lough.

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

From this reading That feeling was, however, upon him, and he strode away across the billowy moorland in the direction of the cliffs of the fjord known as Lough Suangorm.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

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

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

which person or people

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It had arisen some little way up the sky and was showering its red gold down the slopes of the two cone-shaped mountains that guard the pass of Lamdhu; the deep glen was flooded with moonlight--Harold could perceive in its hollows such objects as were scarcely visible on the ordinary gray days of the West of Ireland.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading WHY the fact of his having made up his mind to ask Miss Craven who, without being an American, still possessed many qualities which are generally accepted as tending to married happiness, should cause him to feel a great longing to leave Castle Innisfail, its occupants, and its occupations behind him for evermore, it is difficult to explain on any rational grounds.