used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading What although the sun has just gone down, and the sea around them become a plain of heaving and wrestling blue-black waves?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
Ardalanish
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From this reading And there is Ardalanish Point; and that the ruddy Ross of Mull; and there will be a good tide in the Sound of Iona.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading What although the sun has just gone down, and the sea around them become a plain of heaving and wrestling blue-black waves?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And there is Ardalanish Point; and that the ruddy Ross of Mull; and there will be a good tide in the Sound of Iona.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading What although the sun has just gone down, and the sea around them become a plain of heaving and wrestling blue-black waves?
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
blue-blackadjective
of black tinged with blue
From this reading What although the sun has just gone down, and the sea around them become a plain of heaving and wrestling blue-black waves?
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading What although the sun has just gone down, and the sea around them become a plain of heaving and wrestling blue-black waves?
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
golden-greenadjective
of green tinged with gold
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
destroyed or killed
From this reading What although the sun has just gone down, and the sea around them become a plain of heaving and wrestling blue-black waves?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And there is Ardalanish Point; and that the ruddy Ross of Mull; and there will be a good tide in the Sound of Iona.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What although the sun has just gone down, and the sea around them become a plain of heaving and wrestling blue-black waves?
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading What although the sun has just gone down, and the sea around them become a plain of heaving and wrestling blue-black waves?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
Iona
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From this reading And there is Ardalanish Point; and that the ruddy Ross of Mull; and there will be a good tide in the Sound of Iona.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
and nothing more
From this reading What although the sun has just gone down, and the sea around them become a plain of heaving and wrestling blue-black waves?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
MullverbUS /mʌl/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading And there is Ardalanish Point; and that the ruddy Ross of Mull; and there will be a good tide in the Sound of Iona.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
on one occasion
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE VOYAGE OVER.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading What although the sun has just gone down, and the sea around them become a plain of heaving and wrestling blue-black waves?
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading And there is Ardalanish Point; and that the ruddy Ross of Mull; and there will be a good tide in the Sound of Iona.
promontories
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From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
purple-blackadjective
of black tinged with purple
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
rose-color
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From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading And there is Ardalanish Point; and that the ruddy Ross of Mull; and there will be a good tide in the Sound of Iona.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading And there is Ardalanish Point; and that the ruddy Ross of Mull; and there will be a good tide in the Sound of Iona.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading What although the sun has just gone down, and the sea around them become a plain of heaving and wrestling blue-black waves?
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading And there is Ardalanish Point; and that the ruddy Ross of Mull; and there will be a good tide in the Sound of Iona.
not in physical motion
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading What although the sun has just gone down, and the sea around them become a plain of heaving and wrestling blue-black waves?
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOYAGE OVER.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading What although the sun has just gone down, and the sea around them become a plain of heaving and wrestling blue-black waves?
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there is Ardalanish Point; and that the ruddy Ross of Mull; and there will be a good tide in the Sound of Iona.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading And there is Ardalanish Point; and that the ruddy Ross of Mull; and there will be a good tide in the Sound of Iona.
arousing affect
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
UmpirenounUS /ˈʌmpaɪər/
an official at a baseball game
From this reading And now the brave old _Umpire_ is nearing her Northern home once more; and surely this is a right royal evening for the reception of her.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE VOYAGE OVER.
plural of “wall” — 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 Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading What although the sun has just gone down, and the sea around them become a plain of heaving and wrestling blue-black waves?
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What although the sun has just gone down, and the sea around them become a plain of heaving and wrestling blue-black waves?
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Far away, in that purple-black sea, lie long promontories that are of a still pale rose-color; and the western sky is a blaze of golden-green; and they know that the wild, beautiful radiance is still touching the wan walls of Castle Dare.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And there is Ardalanish Point; and that the ruddy Ross of Mull; and there will be a good tide in the Sound of Iona.
wrestlingnounUS /ˈreslɪŋ/
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
From this reading What although the sun has just gone down, and the sea around them become a plain of heaving and wrestling blue-black waves?
