Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading They set out to have a peep at the ruins, and choose a place for luncheon.

anew

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading But amid such surroundings it was not so very difficult to wait.

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

From this reading They set out to have a peep at the ruins, and choose a place for luncheon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They set out to have a peep at the ruins, and choose a place for luncheon.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But amid such surroundings it was not so very difficult to wait.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading They set out to have a peep at the ruins, and choose a place for luncheon.

a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

placed crosswise

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

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

From this reading THE DEIL’S WINNOCK.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading But amid such surroundings it was not so very difficult to wait.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Florimel was disappointed, for she longed to hear Malcolm’s tale.

a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

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From this reading Florimel was disappointed, for she longed to hear Malcolm’s tale.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Florimel was disappointed, for she longed to hear Malcolm’s tale.

at a previous time

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

abounding in grass

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They set out to have a peep at the ruins, and choose a place for luncheon.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Florimel was disappointed, for she longed to hear Malcolm’s tale.

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

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But amid such surroundings it was not so very difficult to wait.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading Florimel was disappointed, for she longed to hear Malcolm’s tale.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

a midday meal

From this reading They set out to have a peep at the ruins, and choose a place for luncheon.

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From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

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From this reading Florimel was disappointed, for she longed to hear Malcolm’s tale.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But amid such surroundings it was not so very difficult to wait.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

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

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They set out to have a peep at the ruins, and choose a place for luncheon.

look furtively

From this reading They set out to have a peep at the ruins, and choose a place for luncheon.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They set out to have a peep at the ruins, and choose a place for luncheon.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading They set out to have a peep at the ruins, and choose a place for luncheon.

in the direction of the sea

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They set out to have a peep at the ruins, and choose a place for luncheon.

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

From this reading Florimel was disappointed, for she longed to hear Malcolm’s tale.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But amid such surroundings it was not so very difficult to wait.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But amid such surroundings it was not so very difficult to wait.

doomed to extinction

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

required or under orders

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

the environmental condition

From this reading But amid such surroundings it was not so very difficult to wait.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Florimel was disappointed, for she longed to hear Malcolm’s tale.

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

From this reading THE DEIL’S WINNOCK.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They set out to have a peep at the ruins, and choose a place for luncheon.

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

From this reading Florimel was disappointed, for she longed to hear Malcolm’s tale.

precisely as stated

From this reading But amid such surroundings it was not so very difficult to wait.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading But amid such surroundings it was not so very difficult to wait.

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

From this reading Florimel was disappointed, for she longed to hear Malcolm’s tale.

in or at the place that

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

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

From this reading From the point where they stood, looking seawards, the ground sunk to the narrow isthmus supposed by Malcolm to fill a cleft formerly crossed by a drawbridge, and, beyond it, rose again to the grassy mounds in which lay so many of the old bones of the ruined carcass.

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

From this reading THE DEIL’S WINNOCK.