used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IV A summer sunset filled all the sky above Castle Barfield and its encircling fields.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading IV A summer sunset filled all the sky above Castle Barfield and its encircling fields.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading IV A summer sunset filled all the sky above Castle Barfield and its encircling fields.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Below, it was already almost night, and as the wind blew the shadow mounted, as if the wind carried it.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Below, it was already almost night, and as the wind blew the shadow mounted, as if the wind carried it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IV A summer sunset filled all the sky above Castle Barfield and its encircling fields.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Below, it was already almost night, and as the wind blew the shadow mounted, as if the wind carried it.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
Barfield
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From this reading IV A summer sunset filled all the sky above Castle Barfield and its encircling fields.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Below, it was already almost night, and as the wind blew the shadow mounted, as if the wind carried it.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Below, it was already almost night, and as the wind blew the shadow mounted, as if the wind carried it.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Below, it was already almost night, and as the wind blew the shadow mounted, as if the wind carried it.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading IV A summer sunset filled all the sky above Castle Barfield and its encircling fields.
deep-toned
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From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
Eeddy
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From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
encirclingadjectiveUS /enˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading IV A summer sunset filled all the sky above Castle Barfield and its encircling fields.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading IV A summer sunset filled all the sky above Castle Barfield and its encircling fields.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading IV A summer sunset filled all the sky above Castle Barfield and its encircling fields.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
a state of high honor
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
coins made of gold
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Below, it was already almost night, and as the wind blew the shadow mounted, as if the wind carried it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Below, it was already almost night, and as the wind blew the shadow mounted, as if the wind carried it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading IV A summer sunset filled all the sky above Castle Barfield and its encircling fields.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IV A summer sunset filled all the sky above Castle Barfield and its encircling fields.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
the act of departing
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Below, it was already almost night, and as the wind blew the shadow mounted, as if the wind carried it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Below, it was already almost night, and as the wind blew the shadow mounted, as if the wind carried it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Below, it was already almost night, and as the wind blew the shadow mounted, as if the wind carried it.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading IV A summer sunset filled all the sky above Castle Barfield and its encircling fields.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading IV A summer sunset filled all the sky above Castle Barfield and its encircling fields.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading IV A summer sunset filled all the sky above Castle Barfield and its encircling fields.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IV A summer sunset filled all the sky above Castle Barfield and its encircling fields.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
in the direction of
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The rose and gold left by the departing sun faded down the sky, and settled at the horizon into a broad band of deep-toned fire, which, to one facing it in ascending from the lower ground, seemed to bind the two houses together.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
in or at the place that
From this reading The sun had disappeared, leaving behind him a broad reflected track of glory where, here and there, a star was faintly visible.
whereon
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From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A light wind was blowing from the hollow which sheltered the town towards the higher land whereon the rival houses of Eeddy and Mountain faced each other.
