Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading A NIGHT ON A MOUNTAIN There are not many English abroad this morning on the top of the hill.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading A NIGHT ON A MOUNTAIN There are not many English abroad this morning on the top of the hill.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In truth, unless they have wholly disappeared in the night, we know that they are there, for we walked up in the late afternoon with intent to sleep here.

a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

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

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

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

From this reading A NIGHT ON A MOUNTAIN There are not many English abroad this morning on the top of the hill.

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

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading In truth, unless they have wholly disappeared in the night, we know that they are there, for we walked up in the late afternoon with intent to sleep here.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

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

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading A NIGHT ON A MOUNTAIN There are not many English abroad this morning on the top of the hill.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The people of Lugano, more especially the hotel-keepers, were much exercised at this undertaking.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading The people of Lugano, more especially the hotel-keepers, were much exercised at this undertaking.

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

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

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

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In truth, unless they have wholly disappeared in the night, we know that they are there, for we walked up in the late afternoon with intent to sleep here.

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

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading A NIGHT ON A MOUNTAIN There are not many English abroad this morning on the top of the hill.

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From this reading The people of Lugano, more especially the hotel-keepers, were much exercised at this undertaking.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

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

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading In truth, unless they have wholly disappeared in the night, we know that they are there, for we walked up in the late afternoon with intent to sleep here.

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

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In truth, unless they have wholly disappeared in the night, we know that they are there, for we walked up in the late afternoon with intent to sleep here.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading In truth, unless they have wholly disappeared in the night, we know that they are there, for we walked up in the late afternoon with intent to sleep here.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

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From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

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 A NIGHT ON A MOUNTAIN There are not many English abroad this morning on the top of the hill.

become covered with mist

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The people of Lugano, more especially the hotel-keepers, were much exercised at this undertaking.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A NIGHT ON A MOUNTAIN There are not many English abroad this morning on the top of the hill.

form in clay, wax, etc

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading A NIGHT ON A MOUNTAIN There are not many English abroad this morning on the top of the hill.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The people of Lugano, more especially the hotel-keepers, were much exercised at this undertaking.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

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

From this reading A NIGHT ON A MOUNTAIN There are not many English abroad this morning on the top of the hill.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A NIGHT ON A MOUNTAIN There are not many English abroad this morning on the top of the hill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NIGHT ON A MOUNTAIN There are not many English abroad this morning on the top of the hill.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A NIGHT ON A MOUNTAIN There are not many English abroad this morning on the top of the hill.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

above and across; more than

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The people of Lugano, more especially the hotel-keepers, were much exercised at this undertaking.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

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From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

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From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading In truth, unless they have wholly disappeared in the night, we know that they are there, for we walked up in the late afternoon with intent to sleep here.

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

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

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

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

having a supporting base

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

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

From this reading A NIGHT ON A MOUNTAIN There are not many English abroad this morning on the top of the hill.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A NIGHT ON A MOUNTAIN There are not many English abroad this morning on the top of the hill.

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

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A NIGHT ON A MOUNTAIN There are not many English abroad this morning on the top of the hill.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

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

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

the upper part of anything

From this reading A NIGHT ON A MOUNTAIN There are not many English abroad this morning on the top of the hill.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading In truth, unless they have wholly disappeared in the night, we know that they are there, for we walked up in the late afternoon with intent to sleep here.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The people of Lugano, more especially the hotel-keepers, were much exercised at this undertaking.

except if; if not

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

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

From this reading In truth, unless they have wholly disappeared in the night, we know that they are there, for we walked up in the late afternoon with intent to sleep here.

precisely as stated

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

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

From this reading In truth, unless they have wholly disappeared in the night, we know that they are there, for we walked up in the late afternoon with intent to sleep here.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In truth, unless they have wholly disappeared in the night, we know that they are there, for we walked up in the late afternoon with intent to sleep here.

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

From this reading The people of Lugano, more especially the hotel-keepers, were much exercised at this undertaking.

at the time that

From this reading Lugano, its lake, and its many small towns--as like each other when seen from a distance as if they had been turned out of a mould--are understood to lie at some uncertain depth beneath the mist.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In truth, unless they have wholly disappeared in the night, we know that they are there, for we walked up in the late afternoon with intent to sleep here.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In truth, unless they have wholly disappeared in the night, we know that they are there, for we walked up in the late afternoon with intent to sleep here.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In fact, unless they had passed the night here it would not be easy for them to present themselves, seeing that San Salvatore, though a very modest mound, standing as it does in the neighbourhood of the Alps, is high enough to lift its crest out of the curtain of mist that lies over the lower world.