Chapter VI

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

From this reading One of his friends was re-examining a short gun, rather like a double-barrelled carbine, the other was eating thistles.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

fern of southeastern Asia; not hardy in cold temperate regions

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

light automatic rifle

From this reading One of his friends was re-examining a short gun, rather like a double-barrelled carbine, the other was eating thistles.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

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From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

having two barrels mounted side by side

From this reading One of his friends was re-examining a short gun, rather like a double-barrelled carbine, the other was eating thistles.

(used of color) artificially produced; not natural

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

the act of consuming food

From this reading One of his friends was re-examining a short gun, rather like a double-barrelled carbine, the other was eating thistles.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

intense or sharp

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

the organ of sight

From this reading Dalroy himself was idle and ruminant, with his hands in his pockets and his eye on the horizon.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading One of his friends was re-examining a short gun, rather like a double-barrelled carbine, the other was eating thistles.

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Dalroy himself was idle and ruminant, with his hands in his pockets and his eye on the horizon.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

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

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Dalroy himself was idle and ruminant, with his hands in his pockets and his eye on the horizon.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

an opening into or through something

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Dalroy himself was idle and ruminant, with his hands in his pockets and his eye on the horizon.

not in action or at work

From this reading Dalroy himself was idle and ruminant, with his hands in his pockets and his eye on the horizon.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

toward land

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading One of his friends was re-examining a short gun, rather like a double-barrelled carbine, the other was eating thistles.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One of his friends was re-examining a short gun, rather like a double-barrelled carbine, the other was eating thistles.

above and across; more than

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Dalroy himself was idle and ruminant, with his hands in his pockets and his eye on the horizon.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

on the contrary

From this reading One of his friends was re-examining a short gun, rather like a double-barrelled carbine, the other was eating thistles.

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From this reading One of his friends was re-examining a short gun, rather like a double-barrelled carbine, the other was eating thistles.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

of a deep slightly bluish red color

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

any of various cud-chewing hoofed mammals having a stomach divided into four (occasionally three) compartments

From this reading Dalroy himself was idle and ruminant, with his hands in his pockets and his eye on the horizon.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading One of his friends was re-examining a short gun, rather like a double-barrelled carbine, the other was eating thistles.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading It was towards the sea that he was staring.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

plural of “thistle” — any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves

From this reading One of his friends was re-examining a short gun, rather like a double-barrelled carbine, the other was eating thistles.

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

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

in the direction of

From this reading It was towards the sea that he was staring.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

having been warmed up

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

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

From this reading One of his friends was re-examining a short gun, rather like a double-barrelled carbine, the other was eating thistles.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dalroy himself was idle and ruminant, with his hands in his pockets and his eye on the horizon.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Landwards the hills, plains and woods lay bathed in the rose-red light; but it changed somewhat to purple, to cloud and something like storm over the distant violet strip of sea.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE HOLE IN HEAVEN THAT delicate ruby light which is one of the rarest but one of the most exquisite of evening effects warmed the land, sky and seas as if the whole world were washed in wine; and dyed almost scarlet the strong red head of Patrick Dalroy as he stood on the waste of furze and bracken, where he and his friends had halted.