Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

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

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

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From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading We must find a place in the village beyond for you to rest to-night; I, too, will remain there and in the morning we will make our salaams."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

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

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

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

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

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

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

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

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Then he drew her face to his and kissed her.

plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

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

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading We must find a place in the village beyond for you to rest to-night; I, too, will remain there and in the morning we will make our salaams."

shining unsteadily

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We must find a place in the village beyond for you to rest to-night; I, too, will remain there and in the morning we will make our salaams."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

depressingly dark

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

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

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

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

From this reading Then he drew her face to his and kissed her.

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

From this reading Then he drew her face to his and kissed her.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

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

From this reading Then he drew her face to his and kissed her.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

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

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading Then he drew her face to his and kissed her.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

engage in

From this reading We must find a place in the village beyond for you to rest to-night; I, too, will remain there and in the morning we will make our salaams."

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

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

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 Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

the light of the Moon

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading We must find a place in the village beyond for you to rest to-night; I, too, will remain there and in the morning we will make our salaams."

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must find a place in the village beyond for you to rest to-night; I, too, will remain there and in the morning we will make our salaams."

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

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

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

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We must find a place in the village beyond for you to rest to-night; I, too, will remain there and in the morning we will make our salaams."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We must find a place in the village beyond for you to rest to-night; I, too, will remain there and in the morning we will make our salaams."

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading We must find a place in the village beyond for you to rest to-night; I, too, will remain there and in the morning we will make our salaams."

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading We must find a place in the village beyond for you to rest to-night; I, too, will remain there and in the morning we will make our salaams."

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

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

From this reading We must find a place in the village beyond for you to rest to-night; I, too, will remain there and in the morning we will make our salaams."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

deliver by singing

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

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

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

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

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he drew her face to his and kissed her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

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

From this reading We must find a place in the village beyond for you to rest to-night; I, too, will remain there and in the morning we will make our salaams."

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

From this reading We must find a place in the village beyond for you to rest to-night; I, too, will remain there and in the morning we will make our salaams."

a monarchy on a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1970

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading We must find a place in the village beyond for you to rest to-night; I, too, will remain there and in the morning we will make our salaams."

past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

directed up

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading We must find a place in the village beyond for you to rest to-night; I, too, will remain there and in the morning we will make our salaams."

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We must find a place in the village beyond for you to rest to-night; I, too, will remain there and in the morning we will make our salaams."

in or at the place that

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Now they could see the wide silver ribbon of Mother Narbudda lying serene and placid in the moonlight, in the centre of the river's wide flow the gloomy rock embrasures of Mandhatta Island.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.

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

From this reading Where it towered upward in cliffs and coned hills the summit showed the flickering lights of many temples, and like the sing of a storm through giant trees there floated on the night wind the sound of many voices, and the beating of drums, and the imperious call of horns and conch-shells.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading They came upon the _tonga_ waiting by the roadside, and Barlow, thrusting back the covering from the girl's face said: "Now, Gulab, I will lift you down.