Chapter XXI

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

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

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

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

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

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In front the trees began to mantle Huntly Hill.

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From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

indistinct or hazy in outline

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading Wattie had cast off his bonnet, and the light breeze springing up lifted the fringe of his grizzled hair.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Wattie had cast off his bonnet, and the light breeze springing up lifted the fringe of his grizzled hair.

Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

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

From this reading HUNTLY HILL CALLANDAR rode up Huntly Hill.

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

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

put or send forth

From this reading Wattie had cast off his bonnet, and the light breeze springing up lifted the fringe of his grizzled hair.

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From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

plural of “ditch” — a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

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

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading Wattie had cast off his bonnet, and the light breeze springing up lifted the fringe of his grizzled hair.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading In front the trees began to mantle Huntly Hill.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

coins made of gold

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

having dark hairs mixed with grey or white

From this reading Wattie had cast off his bonnet, and the light breeze springing up lifted the fringe of his grizzled hair.

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

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

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

From this reading Wattie had cast off his bonnet, and the light breeze springing up lifted the fringe of his grizzled hair.

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

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading HUNTLY HILL CALLANDAR rode up Huntly Hill.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

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

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

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

From this reading HUNTLY HILL CALLANDAR rode up Huntly Hill.

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

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

and nothing more

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

held up in the air

From this reading Wattie had cast off his bonnet, and the light breeze springing up lifted the fringe of his grizzled hair.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Wattie had cast off his bonnet, and the light breeze springing up lifted the fringe of his grizzled hair.

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

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading In front the trees began to mantle Huntly Hill.

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

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Wattie had cast off his bonnet, and the light breeze springing up lifted the fringe of his grizzled hair.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

plural of “puff” — a short light gust of air

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

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

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading HUNTLY HILL CALLANDAR rode up Huntly Hill.

of a deep slightly bluish red color

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

put a saddle on

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

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

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

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

From this reading Wattie had cast off his bonnet, and the light breeze springing up lifted the fringe of his grizzled hair.

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

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

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

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

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

From this reading In front the trees began to mantle Huntly Hill.

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 In front the trees began to mantle Huntly Hill.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

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

From this reading HUNTLY HILL CALLANDAR rode up Huntly Hill.

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

From this reading Wattie had cast off his bonnet, and the light breeze springing up lifted the fringe of his grizzled hair.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

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

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.

at the time that

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

make a soft swishing sound

From this reading He had just begun the ascent at a foot's pace when he heard the whirr of the beggar's chariot-wheels behind him, then at his side, and he turned in his saddle and looked down on his pursuer's bald crown.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The rose-red of the blossoming briar that decks all Angus with its rubies glowed in the failing sunlight, and the scent of its leaf came in puffs from the wayside ditches; the blurred heads of the meadow-sweet were being turned into clouds of gold as the sun grew lower and the road climbed higher.