Chapter I

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

From this reading A VISITOR.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

later than; following

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

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

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

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

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

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From this reading They were the serious-visaged Coinneach Breac and his taller and younger companion Calum-a-Bhata.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

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

From this reading They were the serious-visaged Coinneach Breac and his taller and younger companion Calum-a-Bhata.

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

From this reading They were the serious-visaged Coinneach Breac and his taller and younger companion Calum-a-Bhata.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading They were the serious-visaged Coinneach Breac and his taller and younger companion Calum-a-Bhata.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

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

From this reading They were the serious-visaged Coinneach Breac and his taller and younger companion Calum-a-Bhata.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The influence of the hour was upon Coinneach.

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

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The influence of the hour was upon Coinneach.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

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

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

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 The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

engage in

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

the force of workers available

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

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

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

not any; not one

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

above and across; more than

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

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

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

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

From this reading They were the serious-visaged Coinneach Breac and his taller and younger companion Calum-a-Bhata.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading They were the serious-visaged Coinneach Breac and his taller and younger companion Calum-a-Bhata.

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

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

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

From this reading They were the serious-visaged Coinneach Breac and his taller and younger companion Calum-a-Bhata.

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

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

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

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

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

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The influence of the hour was upon Coinneach.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

someone who visits

From this reading A VISITOR.

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

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

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

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

the general location where something is

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

which person or people

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The whereabouts of the village, across the bay, was revealed by a solitary light in one of the windows: no doubt the man who looked after the pier was enjoying the comfort of his own home as long as was possible, before coming down to make ready for the expected steamer.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Black night lay over sea and land; there was a low continuous murmur round the rocks and shores; and out here, at the end of the little wooden quay, two men were slowly pacing up and down in the dark.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading They were the serious-visaged Coinneach Breac and his taller and younger companion Calum-a-Bhata.