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 The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

in the past

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

in addition

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

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

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

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

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

a bleak and desolate atmosphere

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

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

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

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

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

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

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

a small house with a single story

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

having hills and crags

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

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From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

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

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

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From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

plural of “fell” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

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From this reading Meanwhile Phoebe Fenwick was watching for her husband.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Meanwhile Phoebe Fenwick was watching for her husband.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

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From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

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From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

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

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

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

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Phoebe Fenwick was watching for her husband.

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From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

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From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Meanwhile Phoebe Fenwick was watching for her husband.

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

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

plural of “jut” — something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

plural of “lamb” — young sheep

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

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From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

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

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile Phoebe Fenwick was watching for her husband.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

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

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

tag the base runner to get him out

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

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

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

not any; not one

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Meanwhile Phoebe Fenwick was watching for her husband.

having a hole cut through

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

plural of “pike” — a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

cut with a saw

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

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

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

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

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

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

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

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

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

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

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

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

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Phoebe Fenwick was watching for her husband.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Meanwhile Phoebe Fenwick was watching for her husband.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

at the time that

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.

in or at the place that

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

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

From this reading She had come out upon the green strip of ground in front of Green Nab Cottage, and was looking anxiously along the portion of high-road which was visible from where she stood.

a Caucasian

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

coated with whitewash

From this reading The small, whitewashed house--on this May day, more than a generation ago--stood on a narrow shelf that juts out from the face of one of the eastern fells, bounding the valley of Great Langdale.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Between the two pikes the blaze lingered, enthroned; the far winding of the valley, hemmed in also by blue and craggy fells, was pierced by rays of sunset; on the broad side of the pikes the stream of Dungeon Ghyll shone full-fed and white; the sheep, with their new-born lambs beside them, studded the green pastures of the valley; and sounds of water came from the fell-sides.

a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)

From this reading When Phoebe, seeing no one on the road, turned to look how near the sun might be to its setting, she saw it, as Wordsworth saw it of old, dropping between the peaks of those 'twin brethren' which to the northwest close in the green bareness of the vale.