Chapter VII

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

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

anew

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

at or in the front

From this reading The refreshments had gone on ahead, as also had the fuel for the camp-fire, but no Welshmen were to be seen yet.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

in addition

From this reading The refreshments had gone on ahead, as also had the fuel for the camp-fire, but no Welshmen were to be seen yet.

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

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

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

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

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From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

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

From this reading The refreshments had gone on ahead, as also had the fuel for the camp-fire, but no Welshmen were to be seen yet.

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Perhaps, gruff heartiness notwithstanding, they felt that they were guests who should have been hosts.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The refreshments had gone on ahead, as also had the fuel for the camp-fire, but no Welshmen were to be seen yet.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

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

From this reading The refreshments had gone on ahead, as also had the fuel for the camp-fire, but no Welshmen were to be seen yet.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

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From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Perhaps, gruff heartiness notwithstanding, they felt that they were guests who should have been hosts.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The refreshments had gone on ahead, as also had the fuel for the camp-fire, but no Welshmen were to be seen yet.

plural of “four” — the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading The refreshments had gone on ahead, as also had the fuel for the camp-fire, but no Welshmen were to be seen yet.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The refreshments had gone on ahead, as also had the fuel for the camp-fire, but no Welshmen were to be seen yet.

brusque and surly and forbidding

From this reading Perhaps, gruff heartiness notwithstanding, they felt that they were guests who should have been hosts.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Perhaps, gruff heartiness notwithstanding, they felt that they were guests who should have been hosts.

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

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Perhaps, gruff heartiness notwithstanding, they felt that they were guests who should have been hosts.

active strength of body or mind

From this reading Perhaps, gruff heartiness notwithstanding, they felt that they were guests who should have been hosts.

plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Perhaps, gruff heartiness notwithstanding, they felt that they were guests who should have been hosts.

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

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

the sound of laughing

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

past form of “misdirect” — corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

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

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

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

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

not any; not one

From this reading The refreshments had gone on ahead, as also had the fuel for the camp-fire, but no Welshmen were to be seen yet.

not one, and not any

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Perhaps, gruff heartiness notwithstanding, they felt that they were guests who should have been hosts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps, gruff heartiness notwithstanding, they felt that they were guests who should have been hosts.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading The refreshments had gone on ahead, as also had the fuel for the camp-fire, but no Welshmen were to be seen yet.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The refreshments had gone on ahead, as also had the fuel for the camp-fire, but no Welshmen were to be seen yet.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Perhaps, gruff heartiness notwithstanding, they felt that they were guests who should have been hosts.

plural of “six” — the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

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

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

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

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

plural of “three” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

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

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

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

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

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

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

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

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

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

From this reading It was on a dullish summer evening, and none too warm up there, that the Montgomeryites, in threes and fours and sixes, began the ascent of the Trwyn.

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

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

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

From this reading The refreshments had gone on ahead, as also had the fuel for the camp-fire, but no Welshmen were to be seen yet.

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

From this reading The refreshments had gone on ahead, as also had the fuel for the camp-fire, but no Welshmen were to be seen yet.

at the time that

From this reading They tried their voices as they climbed, and called to one another, pointing out false easy ways and bursting into laughter when the misdirected ones had to return again; and the Trwyn sheep started up from before their feet and fled, baa-ing.

which person or people

From this reading Perhaps, gruff heartiness notwithstanding, they felt that they were guests who should have been hosts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.

but in spite of that

From this reading Some of them had already set match to their lanterns, though the Trwyn beam was not alight yet, and they carried with them more than one copy of _The Scottish Students' Song Book_.