Chapter XXXVIII

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

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

later than; following

From this reading From thence, after traversing the Burghmuir undisturbed and unquestioned, they entered the city by the porte at the Kirk-of-field Wynd.

(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 The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

a quantity of money

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

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

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

at another time

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

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

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From thence, after traversing the Burghmuir undisturbed and unquestioned, they entered the city by the porte at the Kirk-of-field Wynd.

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

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

a light shade of blue

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

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

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

make by braiding or interlacing

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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From this reading From thence, after traversing the Burghmuir undisturbed and unquestioned, they entered the city by the porte at the Kirk-of-field Wynd.

placed in a grave

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

give encouragement to

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading From thence, after traversing the Burghmuir undisturbed and unquestioned, they entered the city by the porte at the Kirk-of-field Wynd.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

a small wooded hollow

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading From thence, after traversing the Burghmuir undisturbed and unquestioned, they entered the city by the porte at the Kirk-of-field Wynd.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

covered with beads or jewels or sequins

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

great merriment

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

an outlying farm

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

an artful or simulated semblance

From this reading THE GUISE PALACE.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

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

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

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From this reading From thence, after traversing the Burghmuir undisturbed and unquestioned, they entered the city by the porte at the Kirk-of-field Wynd.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

immediately past

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

engage in

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the force of workers available

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

great merriment

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the light of the Moon

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

not any; not one

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

not one, and not any

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

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

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

above and across; more than

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE GUISE PALACE.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

the Ottoman court in Constantinople

From this reading From thence, after traversing the Burghmuir undisturbed and unquestioned, they entered the city by the porte at the Kirk-of-field Wynd.

first in rank or degree

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

except for; apart from

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the act of searching for something

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

move hurridly

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

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From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

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From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

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

From this reading THE GUISE PALACE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

from that place or that time

From this reading From thence, after traversing the Burghmuir undisturbed and unquestioned, they entered the city by the porte at the Kirk-of-field Wynd.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

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

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

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

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

in the direction of

From this reading Seeking the most secluded paths, the little party proceeded with all speed towards Edinburgh, passing the ancient grange of Gilmerton, through the deep and sylvan dell of the Staine-house, over the hills of Braid, and past the cell of St. Martin, which had been sacked, ruined, and stained by the blood of its poor hermit, who was slain by the English.

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading From thence, after traversing the Burghmuir undisturbed and unquestioned, they entered the city by the porte at the Kirk-of-field Wynd.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading From thence, after traversing the Burghmuir undisturbed and unquestioned, they entered the city by the porte at the Kirk-of-field Wynd.

generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute

From this reading From thence, after traversing the Burghmuir undisturbed and unquestioned, they entered the city by the porte at the Kirk-of-field Wynd.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

forceful exertion

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

at the time that

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

which person or people

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Oh, these bright days are past, And their joys are buried deep; Sweet flowers that couldna last, They've gane with those we weep.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

an established custom

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The world is now grown cold, And the mirth and love and glee, That wont to cheer of old, We never mair can see.--_Anon._ In the pure splendour of that brilliant moon, when every herb and leaf were gemmed with glittering dew--when the heaven above was all one azure vault of stars, and the distant landscape mellowed far away in silence and placidity--when a silver haze rose from every hollow--and when, save their own voices, no sound came to the ears of the countess and her three companions, it was difficult for them to realize--the actual amount of danger through which they had passed--that they were now free; and none who surveyed that quiet moonlight scene, or the blue and star-studded sky over head, could have imagined that more than fourteen thousand men, who when the sun rose had been in all the prime of life and vigour, were now lying, within a few miles' compass, as cold and pale as death could make them.

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From this reading From thence, after traversing the Burghmuir undisturbed and unquestioned, they entered the city by the porte at the Kirk-of-field Wynd.