Chapter IX

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

From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

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

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

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

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He followed the path beyond, which wound steeply up the hillside, and climbed towards the house, guided as he did so by the lights in the windows.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

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

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He followed the path beyond, which wound steeply up the hillside, and climbed towards the house, guided as he did so by the lights in the windows.

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

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading He followed the path beyond, which wound steeply up the hillside, and climbed towards the house, guided as he did so by the lights in the windows.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was a terribly cold night, the ground was as hard as iron, and the bridge was so slippery that he stumbled as he crossed it.

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

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading He wondered whether she had told them that he was coming.

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

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

placed crosswise

From this reading It was a terribly cold night, the ground was as hard as iron, and the bridge was so slippery that he stumbled as he crossed it.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He followed the path beyond, which wound steeply up the hillside, and climbed towards the house, guided as he did so by the lights in the windows.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

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From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He followed the path beyond, which wound steeply up the hillside, and climbed towards the house, guided as he did so by the lights in the windows.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

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From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It was a terribly cold night, the ground was as hard as iron, and the bridge was so slippery that he stumbled as he crossed it.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading He followed the path beyond, which wound steeply up the hillside, and climbed towards the house, guided as he did so by the lights in the windows.

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

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

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From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was a terribly cold night, the ground was as hard as iron, and the bridge was so slippery that he stumbled as he crossed it.

only a very short time before

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

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

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading He followed the path beyond, which wound steeply up the hillside, and climbed towards the house, guided as he did so by the lights in the windows.

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

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

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From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He followed the path beyond, which wound steeply up the hillside, and climbed towards the house, guided as he did so by the lights in the windows.

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

From this reading He followed the path beyond, which wound steeply up the hillside, and climbed towards the house, guided as he did so by the lights in the windows.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading It was a terribly cold night, the ground was as hard as iron, and the bridge was so slippery that he stumbled as he crossed it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

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

From this reading He followed the path beyond, which wound steeply up the hillside, and climbed towards the house, guided as he did so by the lights in the windows.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

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

From this reading It was a terribly cold night, the ground was as hard as iron, and the bridge was so slippery that he stumbled as he crossed it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

a course of conduct

From this reading He followed the path beyond, which wound steeply up the hillside, and climbed towards the house, guided as he did so by the lights in the windows.

to go back over again

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He wondered whether she had told them that he was coming.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading It was a terribly cold night, the ground was as hard as iron, and the bridge was so slippery that he stumbled as he crossed it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

in a steep manner

From this reading He followed the path beyond, which wound steeply up the hillside, and climbed towards the house, guided as he did so by the lights in the windows.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

lacking natural ease

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading It was a terribly cold night, the ground was as hard as iron, and the bridge was so slippery that he stumbled as he crossed it.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

used as intensifiers

From this reading It was a terribly cold night, the ground was as hard as iron, and the bridge was so slippery that he stumbled as he crossed it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

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

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He wondered whether she had told them that he was coming.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

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

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He wondered whether she had told them that he was coming.

in the direction of

From this reading He followed the path beyond, which wound steeply up the hillside, and climbed towards the house, guided as he did so by the lights in the windows.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

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

From this reading He followed the path beyond, which wound steeply up the hillside, and climbed towards the house, guided as he did so by the lights in the windows.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

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

From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

at the time that

From this reading HONISTER CRAG WHEN Captain Fortescue set out at half-past seven for Fernbank a fearful gale was blowing.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He wondered whether she had told them that he was coming.

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

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The trees rocked and strained overhead, and so violent was the wind, as it came sweeping through the narrow gorge down which he had come that afternoon, that he could hardly fight his way against it, as he attempted to retrace his steps as far as the bridge.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading He followed the path beyond, which wound steeply up the hillside, and climbed towards the house, guided as he did so by the lights in the windows.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading He wondered whether she had told them that he was coming.

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

From this reading He followed the path beyond, which wound steeply up the hillside, and climbed towards the house, guided as he did so by the lights in the windows.