Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

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From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

anew

From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

(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 All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

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

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

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

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

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

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

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

From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

make calm or still

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

the action of enfolding something

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

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

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

destroyed or killed

From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

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

From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

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

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

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

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

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

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

characterized by method and orderliness

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

a particular point in time

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

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

From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading He turned to the other occupant of the cabin.

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From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

on one occasion

From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He turned to the other occupant of the cabin.

above and across; more than

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter

From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

fitting closely

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

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

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

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

From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

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

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

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

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

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

From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

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

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

not neatly combed

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

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

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "An' there's another day gone," he said slowly, "an' there's old Ph[oe]be once again tellin' us good night.

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

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading Abe Peters, gaunt, unkempt, kindly of face and gentle of manner, turned for a moment from his methodical washing of the supper dishes to glance down and away far over the distant valley.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading All sorts of ways she comes up over the mountain in the morning, and all sorts of ways she goes down behind the hills at night, but that's the way I like to see her set the best; sort of nice and peaceful like and calm."

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

From this reading THE ETHEL CLAIM The sun, sinking low, for an instant shone through the gap in the distant hills in one splendid blaze of light, enfolding in its radiance, as if in friendly farewell, the little cabin which lay so snugly nestled away on the towering slope of Burnt Mountain.