Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading It was a summer evening, and the sun was sinking behind the hills which encompass Lewes.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

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

From this reading It was a summer evening, and the sun was sinking behind the hills which encompass Lewes.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

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

From this reading “There be some of those ‘kittle cattle,’ the new brethren,” said the old porter from his grated window in the gateway tower over the bridge.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading His declining beams gilded the towers of Michelham Priory.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It was a summer evening, and the sun was sinking behind the hills which encompass Lewes.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading “There be some of those ‘kittle cattle,’ the new brethren,” said the old porter from his grated window in the gateway tower over the bridge.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading “There be some of those ‘kittle cattle,’ the new brethren,” said the old porter from his grated window in the gateway tower over the bridge.

last of the seven canonical hours just before retiring

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

the time that the curfew signal is sounded

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading His declining beams gilded the towers of Michelham Priory.

negotiate the terms of an exchange

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading It was a summer evening, and the sun was sinking behind the hills which encompass Lewes.

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

From this reading It was a summer evening, and the sun was sinking behind the hills which encompass Lewes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

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

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

plural of “friar” — a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

an entrance that can be closed by a gate

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading His declining beams gilded the towers of Michelham Priory.

past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate

From this reading “There be some of those ‘kittle cattle,’ the new brethren,” said the old porter from his grated window in the gateway tower over the bridge.

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

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

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

From this reading It was a summer evening, and the sun was sinking behind the hills which encompass Lewes.

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

From this reading His declining beams gilded the towers of Michelham Priory.

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

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

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

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a summer evening, and the sun was sinking behind the hills which encompass Lewes.

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

From this reading “There be some of those ‘kittle cattle,’ the new brethren,” said the old porter from his grated window in the gateway tower over the bridge.

ring as in announcing death

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

a unit of length of thread or yarn

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

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

From this reading It was a summer evening, and the sun was sinking behind the hills which encompass Lewes.

-ing form of “low” — make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

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

From this reading His declining beams gilded the towers of Michelham Priory.

ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “There be some of those ‘kittle cattle,’ the new brethren,” said the old porter from his grated window in the gateway tower over the bridge.

throughout a period of time

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His declining beams gilded the towers of Michelham Priory.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “There be some of those ‘kittle cattle,’ the new brethren,” said the old porter from his grated window in the gateway tower over the bridge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

above and across; more than

From this reading “There be some of those ‘kittle cattle,’ the new brethren,” said the old porter from his grated window in the gateway tower over the bridge.

not taken into account

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

the act of departing politely

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading “There be some of those ‘kittle cattle,’ the new brethren,” said the old porter from his grated window in the gateway tower over the bridge.

religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress

From this reading His declining beams gilded the towers of Michelham Priory.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “There be some of those ‘kittle cattle,’ the new brethren,” said the old porter from his grated window in the gateway tower over the bridge.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

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

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading It was a summer evening, and the sun was sinking behind the hills which encompass Lewes.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “There be some of those ‘kittle cattle,’ the new brethren,” said the old porter from his grated window in the gateway tower over the bridge.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was a summer evening, and the sun was sinking behind the hills which encompass Lewes.

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

From this reading It was a summer evening, and the sun was sinking behind the hills which encompass Lewes.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

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

From this reading It was a summer evening, and the sun was sinking behind the hills which encompass Lewes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “There be some of those ‘kittle cattle,’ the new brethren,” said the old porter from his grated window in the gateway tower over the bridge.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading “There be some of those ‘kittle cattle,’ the new brethren,” said the old porter from his grated window in the gateway tower over the bridge.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading His declining beams gilded the towers of Michelham Priory.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

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

From this reading It was a summer evening, and the sun was sinking behind the hills which encompass Lewes.

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

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Several of the brethren were walking on the terrace, which overlooked the broad moat, on the western side of the priory; for it was the recreation hour, between vespers and compline.

at the time that

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

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

From this reading It was a summer evening, and the sun was sinking behind the hills which encompass Lewes.

which person or people

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading “There be some of those ‘kittle cattle,’ the new brethren,” said the old porter from his grated window in the gateway tower over the bridge.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Across the woods came the knell of parting day, the curfew from the tower of Hamelsham: the “lowing herd wound slowly o’er the lea” from the Dicker, when two friars came in sight, who wore the robe of Saint Francis, and approached the gateway.