Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

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

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

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

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

a tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle)

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

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

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

Spanish poet and dramatist considered one of the great Spanish writers (1600-1681)

From this reading CALDERON.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

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From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

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

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading THE EARL'S SUCCESS.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

an entrance that can be closed by a gate

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

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From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

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

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

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From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

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

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

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

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

plural of “lightning” — abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

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

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

a course of conduct

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

with speed

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

make square

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

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From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading THE EARL'S SUCCESS.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

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

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

confined on all sides

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

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

From this reading THE EARL'S SUCCESS.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

superlative of “thick” — 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 "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

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

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

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

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

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From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

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

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

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From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

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

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

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

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

a Caucasian

From this reading The latter was an exact square of considerable height, surrounded at the summit by a heavy battlement, having little tourelles at the angles, a row of those brass cannon then known in Scotland as _chalmers_, and a staff, from which was displayed the blue national standard, with the white cross of St. Andrew.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading During the whole of that day, from his secret hiding-place, the earl watched the little green valley that lies in the bosom of the island, and the narrow winding path that ascended from it to the round gateway in the barbican wall of the tower.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You will quickly find I'll reach its gates, although, volcano-like, With thickest clouds it strikes the bright sun blind, And lightnings flash, and bolts around me strike."