Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

speak to

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

later than; following

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

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

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the foot of the steep hill leading to the farm he stopped a moment, and leant over the gate.

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

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But David stumbled on, noticing nothing.

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From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The little lad's cry was in his ears.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

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From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The little lad's cry was in his ears.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading At the foot of the steep hill leading to the farm he stopped a moment, and leant over the gate.

set up or found

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading At the foot of the steep hill leading to the farm he stopped a moment, and leant over the gate.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

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

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

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

From this reading At the foot of the steep hill leading to the farm he stopped a moment, and leant over the gate.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading At the foot of the steep hill leading to the farm he stopped a moment, and leant over the gate.

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

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

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

From this reading The little lad's cry was in his ears.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

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

From this reading The little lad's cry was in his ears.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

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From this reading The little lad's cry was in his ears.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading At the foot of the steep hill leading to the farm he stopped a moment, and leant over the gate.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little lad's cry was in his ears.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

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

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

a particular point in time

From this reading At the foot of the steep hill leading to the farm he stopped a moment, and leant over the gate.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But David stumbled on, noticing nothing.

-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading But David stumbled on, noticing nothing.

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

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But David stumbled on, noticing nothing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

above and across; more than

From this reading At the foot of the steep hill leading to the farm he stopped a moment, and leant over the gate.

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

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

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

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

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading At the foot of the steep hill leading to the farm he stopped a moment, and leant over the gate.

not in physical motion

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading At the foot of the steep hill leading to the farm he stopped a moment, and leant over the gate.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading But David stumbled on, noticing nothing.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

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

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

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

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

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

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

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

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

a pedestrian who walks from place to place

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

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

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

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

From this reading Half an hour later, after the stormy praying and singing which had succeeded Mr. Dyson's address, David found himself tramping up the rough and lonely road leading to the high Kinder valley.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.

made of or containing or resembling wood

From this reading The lights of Clough End had disappeared; against the night sky the dark woody side of Mardale Moor was still visible; beneath it sang the river; a few stars were to be seen; and every now and then the windows of a farm shone out to guide the wayfarer.