used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “IN THE TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS,” “THE STORY OF OLD FORT LOUDON,” ETC.
beetlingadjective
jutting or overhanging
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
craggyadjectiveUS /ˈkræɡi/
having hills and crags
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading No prosaic reasonable errand he seemed to have.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “IN THE TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS,” “THE STORY OF OLD FORT LOUDON,” ETC.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading AUTHOR OF “IN THE TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS,” “THE STORY OF OLD FORT LOUDON,” ETC.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No prosaic reasonable errand he seemed to have.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
Hilary
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From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUTHOR OF “IN THE TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS,” “THE STORY OF OLD FORT LOUDON,” ETC.
inaccessibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No visible lure it showed.
jutted
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From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
KnoxnounUS /nɑːks/
Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
LOUDON
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “IN THE TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS,” “THE STORY OF OLD FORT LOUDON,” ETC.
lurenounUS /lʊr/
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading No visible lure it showed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
mountaineer's
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From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading AUTHOR OF “IN THE TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS,” “THE STORY OF OLD FORT LOUDON,” ETC.
not any; not one
From this reading No visible lure it showed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “IN THE TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS,” “THE STORY OF OLD FORT LOUDON,” ETC.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AUTHOR OF “IN THE TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS,” “THE STORY OF OLD FORT LOUDON,” ETC.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
and nothing more
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
promontorynoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading No prosaic reasonable errand he seemed to have.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading No prosaic reasonable errand he seemed to have.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No prosaic reasonable errand he seemed to have.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading No visible lure it showed.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
springtidenoun
a swelling rush of anything
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
steeps
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From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading AUTHOR OF “IN THE TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS,” “THE STORY OF OLD FORT LOUDON,” ETC.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
TENNESSEEnounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading AUTHOR OF “IN THE TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS,” “THE STORY OF OLD FORT LOUDON,” ETC.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF “IN THE TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS,” “THE STORY OF OLD FORT LOUDON,” ETC.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No prosaic reasonable errand he seemed to have.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
vernaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrnəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading No visible lure it showed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below, but rising high above the dense forests of the slope of the mountain, from the summit of which it projected.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer’s steps.
