used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A HARBOUR OF REFUGE_.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He started at once down the glen by the path beaten by the shepherd and his family.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He started at once down the glen by the path beaten by the shepherd and his family.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading He started at once down the glen by the path beaten by the shepherd and his family.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Roderick having bestowed his companion safely in the shieling of Stephen Boague, did not linger.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
Boague
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From this reading Roderick having bestowed his companion safely in the shieling of Stephen Boague, did not linger.
bogverbUS /bɑːɡ/
cause to slow down or get stuck
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He started at once down the glen by the path beaten by the shepherd and his family.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Roderick having bestowed his companion safely in the shieling of Stephen Boague, did not linger.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Roderick having bestowed his companion safely in the shieling of Stephen Boague, did not linger.
diffusedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzd/
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
distendedverbUS /dɪˈstendɪd/
past form of “distend” — become wider
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He started at once down the glen by the path beaten by the shepherd and his family.
drenchingly
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From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
a social unit living together
From this reading He started at once down the glen by the path beaten by the shepherd and his family.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
glennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading He started at once down the glen by the path beaten by the shepherd and his family.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
HARBOURverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading _A HARBOUR OF REFUGE_.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Roderick having bestowed his companion safely in the shieling of Stephen Boague, did not linger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He started at once down the glen by the path beaten by the shepherd and his family.
herbagenoun
succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roderick having bestowed his companion safely in the shieling of Stephen Boague, did not linger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roderick having bestowed his companion safely in the shieling of Stephen Boague, did not linger.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Roderick having bestowed his companion safely in the shieling of Stephen Boague, did not linger.
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
become covered with mist
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Roderick having bestowed his companion safely in the shieling of Stephen Boague, did not linger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A HARBOUR OF REFUGE_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
on one occasion
From this reading He started at once down the glen by the path beaten by the shepherd and his family.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
a course of conduct
From this reading He started at once down the glen by the path beaten by the shepherd and his family.
peatnounUS /piːt/
partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
on the contrary
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
REFUGEnounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading _A HARBOUR OF REFUGE_.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
Roderick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roderick having bestowed his companion safely in the shieling of Stephen Boague, did not linger.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Roderick having bestowed his companion safely in the shieling of Stephen Boague, did not linger.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading He started at once down the glen by the path beaten by the shepherd and his family.
shieling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roderick having bestowed his companion safely in the shieling of Stephen Boague, did not linger.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
soakingnounUS /ˈsoʊkɪŋ/
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
spongeverbUS /spʌndʒ/
wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started at once down the glen by the path beaten by the shepherd and his family.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Roderick having bestowed his companion safely in the shieling of Stephen Boague, did not linger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Roderick having bestowed his companion safely in the shieling of Stephen Boague, did not linger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
thickenedadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkənd/
made or having become thick
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
a special situation
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
up to a particular time
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
tricklingverbUS /ˈtrɪklɪŋ/
-ing form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
uplandadjectiveUS /ˈʌplənd/
used of high or hilly country
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was no lifting or clearing away of the mist, it had thickened rather, and filled the air with a diffused drizzling spray, which settled drenchingly on every thing, trickling down rock and herbage, soaking into clothing and ground, till like sponge, they were distended with moisture.
zig-zagging
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Down a glen, over a mountain shoulder, across rolling upland, zig-zagging between marsh and peat bog, at length coming out on the road, and in course of time gaining the inn from which they had started in the forenoon.
