Chapter XII

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

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

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

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

with antithesis; in an antithetical manner

From this reading Dean describes them to Cathy, and her words are simply Montagu's description--treated antithetically--of Gordale Scar in the Malham letter:-- MONTAGU. _Wuthering Heights._

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

From this reading Dean describes them to Cathy, and her words are simply Montagu's description--treated antithetically--of Gordale Scar in the Malham letter:-- MONTAGU. _Wuthering Heights._

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Clearly Joseph's "leading of lime" from Peniston Crags in _Wuthering Heights_ was suggested to Charlotte Brontë by the "Kiln" of Kilnsea Crags, and Montagu's reference to the crags being limestone.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

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From this reading Clearly Joseph's "leading of lime" from Peniston Crags in _Wuthering Heights_ was suggested to Charlotte Brontë by the "Kiln" of Kilnsea Crags, and Montagu's reference to the crags being limestone.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

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

From this reading Dean describes them to Cathy, and her words are simply Montagu's description--treated antithetically--of Gordale Scar in the Malham letter:-- MONTAGU. _Wuthering Heights._

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading Clearly Joseph's "leading of lime" from Peniston Crags in _Wuthering Heights_ was suggested to Charlotte Brontë by the "Kiln" of Kilnsea Crags, and Montagu's reference to the crags being limestone.

without doubt or question

From this reading Clearly Joseph's "leading of lime" from Peniston Crags in _Wuthering Heights_ was suggested to Charlotte Brontë by the "Kiln" of Kilnsea Crags, and Montagu's reference to the crags being limestone.

strikingly different; tending to contrast

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading KILNSEY CRAGS.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading Dean describes them to Cathy, and her words are simply Montagu's description--treated antithetically--of Gordale Scar in the Malham letter:-- MONTAGU. _Wuthering Heights._

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading Dean describes them to Cathy, and her words are simply Montagu's description--treated antithetically--of Gordale Scar in the Malham letter:-- MONTAGU. _Wuthering Heights._

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Dean describes them to Cathy, and her words are simply Montagu's description--treated antithetically--of Gordale Scar in the Malham letter:-- MONTAGU. _Wuthering Heights._

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Clearly Joseph's "leading of lime" from Peniston Crags in _Wuthering Heights_ was suggested to Charlotte Brontë by the "Kiln" of Kilnsea Crags, and Montagu's reference to the crags being limestone.

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

From this reading Dean describes them to Cathy, and her words are simply Montagu's description--treated antithetically--of Gordale Scar in the Malham letter:-- MONTAGU. _Wuthering Heights._

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

a high place

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

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

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

possessive form of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Clearly Joseph's "leading of lime" from Peniston Crags in _Wuthering Heights_ was suggested to Charlotte Brontë by the "Kiln" of Kilnsea Crags, and Montagu's reference to the crags being limestone.

a furnace for firing or burning or drying such things as porcelain or bricks

From this reading Clearly Joseph's "leading of lime" from Peniston Crags in _Wuthering Heights_ was suggested to Charlotte Brontë by the "Kiln" of Kilnsea Crags, and Montagu's reference to the crags being limestone.

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

From this reading Clearly Joseph's "leading of lime" from Peniston Crags in _Wuthering Heights_ was suggested to Charlotte Brontë by the "Kiln" of Kilnsea Crags, and Montagu's reference to the crags being limestone.

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

From this reading KILNSEY CRAGS.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Clearly Joseph's "leading of lime" from Peniston Crags in _Wuthering Heights_ was suggested to Charlotte Brontë by the "Kiln" of Kilnsea Crags, and Montagu's reference to the crags being limestone.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Dean describes them to Cathy, and her words are simply Montagu's description--treated antithetically--of Gordale Scar in the Malham letter:-- MONTAGU. _Wuthering Heights._

a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

From this reading Clearly Joseph's "leading of lime" from Peniston Crags in _Wuthering Heights_ was suggested to Charlotte Brontë by the "Kiln" of Kilnsea Crags, and Montagu's reference to the crags being limestone.

a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

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

From this reading Dean describes them to Cathy, and her words are simply Montagu's description--treated antithetically--of Gordale Scar in the Malham letter:-- MONTAGU. _Wuthering Heights._

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)

From this reading Dean describes them to Cathy, and her words are simply Montagu's description--treated antithetically--of Gordale Scar in the Malham letter:-- MONTAGU. _Wuthering Heights._

possessive form of “montagu” — United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)

From this reading Clearly Joseph's "leading of lime" from Peniston Crags in _Wuthering Heights_ was suggested to Charlotte Brontë by the "Kiln" of Kilnsea Crags, and Montagu's reference to the crags being limestone.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

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

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

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From this reading PENISTON CRAGS.

by chance

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Clearly Joseph's "leading of lime" from Peniston Crags in _Wuthering Heights_ was suggested to Charlotte Brontë by the "Kiln" of Kilnsea Crags, and Montagu's reference to the crags being limestone.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading Dean describes them to Cathy, and her words are simply Montagu's description--treated antithetically--of Gordale Scar in the Malham letter:-- MONTAGU. _Wuthering Heights._

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

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

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

and nothing more

From this reading Dean describes them to Cathy, and her words are simply Montagu's description--treated antithetically--of Gordale Scar in the Malham letter:-- MONTAGU. _Wuthering Heights._

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Clearly Joseph's "leading of lime" from Peniston Crags in _Wuthering Heights_ was suggested to Charlotte Brontë by the "Kiln" of Kilnsea Crags, and Montagu's reference to the crags being limestone.

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

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

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

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Dean describes them to Cathy, and her words are simply Montagu's description--treated antithetically--of Gordale Scar in the Malham letter:-- MONTAGU. _Wuthering Heights._

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

From this reading Clearly Joseph's "leading of lime" from Peniston Crags in _Wuthering Heights_ was suggested to Charlotte Brontë by the "Kiln" of Kilnsea Crags, and Montagu's reference to the crags being limestone.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Dean describes them to Cathy, and her words are simply Montagu's description--treated antithetically--of Gordale Scar in the Malham letter:-- MONTAGU. _Wuthering Heights._

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

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

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

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

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

From this reading Clearly Joseph's "leading of lime" from Peniston Crags in _Wuthering Heights_ was suggested to Charlotte Brontë by the "Kiln" of Kilnsea Crags, and Montagu's reference to the crags being limestone.

at the time that

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

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

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A lofty range of limestone rocks The abrupt descent of Peniston ... stretching nearly half a Crags particularly attracted her mile along the valley, and notice; especially when the rendered perhaps, more striking setting sun shone on it and the by contrasting with the vale topmost heights, and the whole immediately at its base. extent of the landscape, besides [by contrasting] lay in shadow.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Dean describes them to Cathy, and her words are simply Montagu's description--treated antithetically--of Gordale Scar in the Malham letter:-- MONTAGU. _Wuthering Heights._

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

From this reading Clearly Joseph's "leading of lime" from Peniston Crags in _Wuthering Heights_ was suggested to Charlotte Brontë by the "Kiln" of Kilnsea Crags, and Montagu's reference to the crags being limestone.