Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

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

From this reading The rectorial election had come and had gone, but another great event had taken its place.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The rectorial election had come and had gone, but another great event had taken its place.

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

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Better weather could not have been desired.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Better weather could not have been desired.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The rectorial election had come and had gone, but another great event had taken its place.

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From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The rectorial election had come and had gone, but another great event had taken its place.

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

From this reading Better weather could not have been desired.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the day of the England and Scotland Rugby match.

wanted intensely

From this reading Better weather could not have been desired.

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

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading The rectorial election had come and had gone, but another great event had taken its place.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading ENGLAND VERSUS SCOTLAND.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The rectorial election had come and had gone, but another great event had taken its place.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The rectorial election had come and had gone, but another great event had taken its place.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The rectorial election had come and had gone, but another great event had taken its place.

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

From this reading The rectorial election had come and had gone, but another great event had taken its place.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Better weather could not have been desired.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the day of the England and Scotland Rugby match.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The rectorial election had come and had gone, but another great event had taken its place.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading It was the day of the England and Scotland Rugby match.

a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Better weather could not have been desired.

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

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the day of the England and Scotland Rugby match.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The rectorial election had come and had gone, but another great event had taken its place.

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

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From this reading The rectorial election had come and had gone, but another great event had taken its place.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

a form of football played with an oval ball

From this reading It was the day of the England and Scotland Rugby match.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading ENGLAND VERSUS SCOTLAND.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

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

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The rectorial election had come and had gone, but another great event had taken its place.

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

From this reading The rectorial election had come and had gone, but another great event had taken its place.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

-ing form of “twine” — spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

not brought to the desired final state

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

up to a particular time

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

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From this reading ENGLAND VERSUS SCOTLAND.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.

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

From this reading It was the day of the England and Scotland Rugby match.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Better weather could not have been desired.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading The morning had been hazy, but as the sun shone out the fog had gradually risen, until now there remained but a suspicion of it, floating like a plume, above the frowning walls of Edinburgh Castle, and twining a fairy wreath round the unfinished columns of the national monument upon the Calton Hill.