Chapter VI

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

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

anew

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

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

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

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

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

at another time

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

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

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

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

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

the quantity that a barrow will hold

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

a county in southern England

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

confined by bonds

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She supported her strength by an ebony staff chased with Runic figures.

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

serving as an essential component

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

a person who is being chased

From this reading She supported her strength by an ebony staff chased with Runic figures.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

the size of something as given by the distance around it

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

an ugly evil-looking old woman

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

controlled or ruled by superior authority or power

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

in a dreamy manner

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

a very dark black

From this reading She supported her strength by an ebony staff chased with Runic figures.

being one more than seven

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

at any time

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

a wide scope

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

capable of reproducing

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading She supported her strength by an ebony staff chased with Runic figures.

plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

an encircling or ringlike structure

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

a male grandchild

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

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

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

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

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

ten 10s

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

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

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

a small island

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

for the most part

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

the common people generally

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

not any; not one

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

in a northern direction

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

above and across; more than

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

an amount of time

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

on the contrary

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

plural of “rift” — a gap between cloud masses

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

relating to or consisting of runes

From this reading She supported her strength by an ebony staff chased with Runic figures.

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She supported her strength by an ebony staff chased with Runic figures.

-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

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

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

a male human offspring

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading She supported her strength by an ebony staff chased with Runic figures.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading She supported her strength by an ebony staff chased with Runic figures.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading She supported her strength by an ebony staff chased with Runic figures.

confined on all sides

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

the feel of a surface or a fabric

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

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

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

turned or stirred by plowing or harrowing or hoeing

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

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

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

(archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

walking with your feet in shallow water

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

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

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

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

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

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

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

a Caucasian

From this reading An aged crone stood on the summit of the mound clad in long flowing garments of coarse texture, bound around the waist with a girdle of leather; her hair, white as snow, streamed on the wind.

which person or people

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading A wood of firs surrounded the solemn mound, which, however, dominated them in height; the night wind was sighing dreamily over them, the heavens were alternately light and dark as the aforesaid wind made rifts in the cloud canopy and closed them again--ever and anon revealing the moon wading amidst, or rather beyond, the masses of vapour.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

a late time of life

From this reading A tumulus or barrow of huge dimensions arose on the summit, no less than one hundred and forty yards in circumference, and at that period some fifty feet in height; it had been raised five hundred years earlier in the history of the country over the remains of the Saxon King Cwichelm, son of Cynegils, and grandson of Ceol, who dwelt in the Isle of Ceol--or Ceolseye--and left his name to Cholsey.

but in spite of that

From this reading CWICHELM'S HLAWE It was a wild and lonely spot, eight hundred feet above sea level, the highest ground of the central downs of Berkshire, looking northward over a vast expanse of fertile country, as yet but partially tilled, and mainly covered with forest.