Chapter XXV

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

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

later than; following

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The annual war between man and the prickly shrub was being waged, and the atmosphere was always clouded and tainted with bitter smoke.

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

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading The annual war between man and the prickly shrub was being waged, and the atmosphere was always clouded and tainted with bitter smoke.

from appearances alone

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

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

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The annual war between man and the prickly shrub was being waged, and the atmosphere was always clouded and tainted with bitter smoke.

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From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

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From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

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

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The annual war between man and the prickly shrub was being waged, and the atmosphere was always clouded and tainted with bitter smoke.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The annual war between man and the prickly shrub was being waged, and the atmosphere was always clouded and tainted with bitter smoke.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading The annual war between man and the prickly shrub was being waged, and the atmosphere was always clouded and tainted with bitter smoke.

plural of “bonfire” — a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading The annual war between man and the prickly shrub was being waged, and the atmosphere was always clouded and tainted with bitter smoke.

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

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

past form of “crackle” — make a crackling sound

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

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From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

at any time

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

start firing a weapon

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

informal intensifiers

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

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

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

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From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

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

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

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

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

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

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

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From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

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

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

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

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

and nothing more

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

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

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

set afire or burning

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

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

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

engage in

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

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

From this reading The annual war between man and the prickly shrub was being waged, and the atmosphere was always clouded and tainted with bitter smoke.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

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

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

many times at short intervals

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

and nothing more

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

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

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

a full supply

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

very irritable

From this reading The annual war between man and the prickly shrub was being waged, and the atmosphere was always clouded and tainted with bitter smoke.

move with force

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

plural of “shoot” — a new branch

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The annual war between man and the prickly shrub was being waged, and the atmosphere was always clouded and tainted with bitter smoke.

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

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The annual war between man and the prickly shrub was being waged, and the atmosphere was always clouded and tainted with bitter smoke.

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

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

in the near future

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

not in physical motion

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

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

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

touched by rot or decay

From this reading The annual war between man and the prickly shrub was being waged, and the atmosphere was always clouded and tainted with bitter smoke.

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

From this reading ABOUT BANKRUPTS Swaling-time had come, red patches of fire flickered every night on Dartmoor, and the furze-prickles crackled in the flames.

in or at that place or location

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

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

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

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

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

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

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

From this reading The annual war between man and the prickly shrub was being waged, and the atmosphere was always clouded and tainted with bitter smoke.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The annual war between man and the prickly shrub was being waged, and the atmosphere was always clouded and tainted with bitter smoke.

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

From this reading The annual war between man and the prickly shrub was being waged, and the atmosphere was always clouded and tainted with bitter smoke.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

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

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

at the time that

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.

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

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

which person or people

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The annual war between man and the prickly shrub was being waged, and the atmosphere was always clouded and tainted with bitter smoke.

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

From this reading Every one seemed to be infected with the idea of furze destruction, from the granite-cracker who as he went to his labours would push the match with which he had just lighted his pipe into some thick brake, to the small boys who begged or stole boxes of matches and went out after dark to make the moor fiery.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading People who looked down into the hollow thought Helmen Barton a peaceful place, but they were wrong; there was plenty of passion beneath the surface, and at night often there was noise.

but in spite of that

From this reading With those huge bonfires flaming it looked as if not a particle of furze would survive; and yet when summer arrived there would be apparently as much as ever; and not a bush would be killed; only burnt to the ground, and the roots still living in the peat would soon send forth green shoots.