used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading They looked across to Weathersett, grim even in this tender summer-time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Over the striding fells shadow and sunlight chased each other like big children let loose for play.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading A soft wind blew.
lacking funds
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
Causleen
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From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading Over the striding fells shadow and sunlight chased each other like big children let loose for play.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Over the striding fells shadow and sunlight chased each other like big children let loose for play.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
DOUBLYadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Over the striding fells shadow and sunlight chased each other like big children let loose for play.
divisible by two
From this reading They looked across to Weathersett, grim even in this tender summer-time.
fellsnounUS /felz/
plural of “fell” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading Over the striding fells shadow and sunlight chased each other like big children let loose for play.
fleecyadjectiveUS /ˈfliːsi/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Over the striding fells shadow and sunlight chased each other like big children let loose for play.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading They looked across to Weathersett, grim even in this tender summer-time.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
Hardcastle
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From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
hay-harvest
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From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
heathernounUS /ˈheðər/
common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
a narrow way or road
From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
immediately past
From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Over the striding fells shadow and sunlight chased each other like big children let loose for play.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Over the striding fells shadow and sunlight chased each other like big children let loose for play.
LOGIE'S
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From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked across to Weathersett, grim even in this tender summer-time.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Over the striding fells shadow and sunlight chased each other like big children let loose for play.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
the force of workers available
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
moor-crest
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From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Over the striding fells shadow and sunlight chased each other like big children let loose for play.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the striding fells shadow and sunlight chased each other like big children let loose for play.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
Pengables
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From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Over the striding fells shadow and sunlight chased each other like big children let loose for play.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Over the striding fells shadow and sunlight chased each other like big children let loose for play.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading A soft wind blew.
stridingverbUS /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Over the striding fells shadow and sunlight chased each other like big children let loose for play.
summer-time
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From this reading They looked across to Weathersett, grim even in this tender summer-time.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Over the striding fells shadow and sunlight chased each other like big children let loose for play.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading They looked across to Weathersett, grim even in this tender summer-time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They looked across to Weathersett, grim even in this tender summer-time.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
up to a particular time
From this reading So they gave themselves a holiday, and rode by many a heather lane till they came at last to the moor-crest guarded by Pengables’ rocks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
uplandadjectiveUS /ˈʌplənd/
used of high or hilly country
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
Weathersett
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From this reading They looked across to Weathersett, grim even in this tender summer-time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A soft wind blew.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
but in spite of that
From this reading “LOGIE’S DOUBLY SAFE” The weather broke that year in the middle of the hay-harvest, and Hardcastle, riding with Causleen to see what the past night’s rain had done with the biggest of the upland meadows, knew that his men could not get busy with it yet, though the sun shone hot from a quiet and fleecy sky.
