Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading XIX Tatham was returning alone from a run with the West Cumbrian hounds.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

Having no one else present.

From this reading XIX Tatham was returning alone from a run with the West Cumbrian hounds.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

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

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

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From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

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From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

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From this reading XIX Tatham was returning alone from a run with the West Cumbrian hounds.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

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From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

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From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

plural of “fell” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

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

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading XIX Tatham was returning alone from a run with the West Cumbrian hounds.

brought together in one place

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

the act of departing

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

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

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

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

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

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

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading XIX Tatham was returning alone from a run with the West Cumbrian hounds.

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

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

past form of “intersect” — meet at a point

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

a particular point in time

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

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

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

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

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

situated in or oriented toward the north

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

above and across; more than

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

of a white the color of pearls

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

furnished with people

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

plural of “purple” — a purple color or pigment

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

located far away spatially

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading XIX Tatham was returning alone from a run with the West Cumbrian hounds.

precisely, exactly

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

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

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading XIX Tatham was returning alone from a run with the West Cumbrian hounds.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

cut with a saw

From this reading The December day was nearly done, and he saw the pageant of its going from a point on the outskirts of his own park.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

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

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

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

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

in a sparse way

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

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From this reading XIX Tatham was returning alone from a run with the West Cumbrian hounds.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

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

From this reading XIX Tatham was returning alone from a run with the West Cumbrian hounds.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

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

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

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

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

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

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

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

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

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

From this reading XIX Tatham was returning alone from a run with the West Cumbrian hounds.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading XIX Tatham was returning alone from a run with the West Cumbrian hounds.

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 At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

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

From this reading At a cross-road, leading to Duddon on the left, and to a remote valley running up the eastern side of Blencathra on the right, he reined up his horse to look for a moment at the sombre glow which held the western heaven; amid which the fells of Thirlmere and Derwentwater stood superbly ranged in threatening blacks and purples.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)

From this reading To the east and over the waste of Flitterdale, that great flat "moss" in which the mountains die away, there was the prophecy of moonrise; a pearly radiance in the air, a peculiar whiteness in the mists that had gathered along the river, a silver message in the sky.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The park, a great space of wild land extending some miles to the north through a sparsely peopled county, was bounded and intersected throughout its northerly section by various high moorland roads.

in the company of; together with

From this reading XIX Tatham was returning alone from a run with the West Cumbrian hounds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading XIX Tatham was returning alone from a run with the West Cumbrian hounds.