used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The hills of Cloud Island were a fair sight to see in the moonlight.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading When the traveller came close to them, the beach ended obviously in a sandy road which led up on the island.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The next building was a lighthouse, which stood three hundred yards farther on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a small white wooden house near the beach; there was candlelight within, but Caius took no notice of it.
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From this reading There was a small white wooden house near the beach; there was candlelight within, but Caius took no notice of it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the traveller came close to them, the beach ended obviously in a sandy road which led up on the island.
candlelightnounUS /ˈkændəllaɪt/
the light provided by a burning candle
From this reading There was a small white wooden house near the beach; there was candlelight within, but Caius took no notice of it.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading When the traveller came close to them, the beach ended obviously in a sandy road which led up on the island.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The hills of Cloud Island were a fair sight to see in the moonlight.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When the traveller came close to them, the beach ended obviously in a sandy road which led up on the island.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The hills of Cloud Island were a fair sight to see in the moonlight.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The next building was a lighthouse, which stood three hundred yards farther on.
death of a person
From this reading THE GRAVE LADY.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The hills of Cloud Island were a fair sight to see in the moonlight.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was a small white wooden house near the beach; there was candlelight within, but Caius took no notice of it.
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From this reading The next building was a lighthouse, which stood three hundred yards farther on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hills of Cloud Island were a fair sight to see in the moonlight.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The hills of Cloud Island were a fair sight to see in the moonlight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a small white wooden house near the beach; there was candlelight within, but Caius took no notice of it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE GRAVE LADY.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading When the traveller came close to them, the beach ended obviously in a sandy road which led up on the island.
lighthousenounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading The next building was a lighthouse, which stood three hundred yards farther on.
the light of the Moon
From this reading The hills of Cloud Island were a fair sight to see in the moonlight.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There was a small white wooden house near the beach; there was candlelight within, but Caius took no notice of it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next building was a lighthouse, which stood three hundred yards farther on.
not any; not one
From this reading There was a small white wooden house near the beach; there was candlelight within, but Caius took no notice of it.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading There was a small white wooden house near the beach; there was candlelight within, but Caius took no notice of it.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading When the traveller came close to them, the beach ended obviously in a sandy road which led up on the island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hills of Cloud Island were a fair sight to see in the moonlight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the traveller came close to them, the beach ended obviously in a sandy road which led up on the island.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading When the traveller came close to them, the beach ended obviously in a sandy road which led up on the island.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading When the traveller came close to them, the beach ended obviously in a sandy road which led up on the island.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The hills of Cloud Island were a fair sight to see in the moonlight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The hills of Cloud Island were a fair sight to see in the moonlight.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a small white wooden house near the beach; there was candlelight within, but Caius took no notice of it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The next building was a lighthouse, which stood three hundred yards farther on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GRAVE LADY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the traveller came close to them, the beach ended obviously in a sandy road which led up on the island.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a small white wooden house near the beach; there was candlelight within, but Caius took no notice of it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The next building was a lighthouse, which stood three hundred yards farther on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hills of Cloud Island were a fair sight to see in the moonlight.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading There was a small white wooden house near the beach; there was candlelight within, but Caius took no notice of it.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading When the traveller came close to them, the beach ended obviously in a sandy road which led up on the island.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the traveller came close to them, the beach ended obviously in a sandy road which led up on the island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a small white wooden house near the beach; there was candlelight within, but Caius took no notice of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hills of Cloud Island were a fair sight to see in the moonlight.
at the time that
From this reading When the traveller came close to them, the beach ended obviously in a sandy road which led up on the island.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the traveller came close to them, the beach ended obviously in a sandy road which led up on the island.
a Caucasian
From this reading There was a small white wooden house near the beach; there was candlelight within, but Caius took no notice of it.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There was a small white wooden house near the beach; there was candlelight within, but Caius took no notice of it.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading There was a small white wooden house near the beach; there was candlelight within, but Caius took no notice of it.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The next building was a lighthouse, which stood three hundred yards farther on.
