Chapter II

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

From this reading The home of Hermit M'Vayne, which was Creggan's foster-father's real name, was indeed a strange one.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Situated under the south-western side of a rock, partly leaning against it, in fact, stood the strong and sturdy hut.

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

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

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

From this reading Situated under the south-western side of a rock, partly leaning against it, in fact, stood the strong and sturdy hut.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

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From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE NIGHT CAME ON BEFORE ITS TIME.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

lacking funds

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

make calm or still

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT CAME ON BEFORE ITS TIME.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

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From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

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From this reading The home of Hermit M'Vayne, which was Creggan's foster-father's real name, was indeed a strange one.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

divisible by two

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

at any time

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Situated under the south-western side of a rock, partly leaning against it, in fact, stood the strong and sturdy hut.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

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From this reading The home of Hermit M'Vayne, which was Creggan's foster-father's real name, was indeed a strange one.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading The home of Hermit M'Vayne, which was Creggan's foster-father's real name, was indeed a strange one.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The home of Hermit M'Vayne, which was Creggan's foster-father's real name, was indeed a strange one.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Situated under the south-western side of a rock, partly leaning against it, in fact, stood the strong and sturdy hut.

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

From this reading Situated under the south-western side of a rock, partly leaning against it, in fact, stood the strong and sturdy hut.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The home of Hermit M'Vayne, which was Creggan's foster-father's real name, was indeed a strange one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Situated under the south-western side of a rock, partly leaning against it, in fact, stood the strong and sturdy hut.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE NIGHT CAME ON BEFORE ITS TIME.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Situated under the south-western side of a rock, partly leaning against it, in fact, stood the strong and sturdy hut.

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From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

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From this reading The home of Hermit M'Vayne, which was Creggan's foster-father's real name, was indeed a strange one.

the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

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From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The home of Hermit M'Vayne, which was Creggan's foster-father's real name, was indeed a strange one.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT CAME ON BEFORE ITS TIME.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The home of Hermit M'Vayne, which was Creggan's foster-father's real name, was indeed a strange one.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE NIGHT CAME ON BEFORE ITS TIME.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The home of Hermit M'Vayne, which was Creggan's foster-father's real name, was indeed a strange one.

and nothing more

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

toward the outside

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Situated under the south-western side of a rock, partly leaning against it, in fact, stood the strong and sturdy hut.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The home of Hermit M'Vayne, which was Creggan's foster-father's real name, was indeed a strange one.

worried and uneasy

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Situated under the south-western side of a rock, partly leaning against it, in fact, stood the strong and sturdy hut.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

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

From this reading Situated under the south-western side of a rock, partly leaning against it, in fact, stood the strong and sturdy hut.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Situated under the south-western side of a rock, partly leaning against it, in fact, stood the strong and sturdy hut.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

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From this reading Situated under the south-western side of a rock, partly leaning against it, in fact, stood the strong and sturdy hut.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Situated under the south-western side of a rock, partly leaning against it, in fact, stood the strong and sturdy hut.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The home of Hermit M'Vayne, which was Creggan's foster-father's real name, was indeed a strange one.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Situated under the south-western side of a rock, partly leaning against it, in fact, stood the strong and sturdy hut.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Situated under the south-western side of a rock, partly leaning against it, in fact, stood the strong and sturdy hut.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT CAME ON BEFORE ITS TIME.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE NIGHT CAME ON BEFORE ITS TIME.

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

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Situated under the south-western side of a rock, partly leaning against it, in fact, stood the strong and sturdy hut.

spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

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

From this reading The home of Hermit M'Vayne, which was Creggan's foster-father's real name, was indeed a strange one.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

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

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.

at the time that

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

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

From this reading The home of Hermit M'Vayne, which was Creggan's foster-father's real name, was indeed a strange one.

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

From this reading And night and day around this log-house moaned the wind, for even when almost calm on the mainland a breeze was blowing here, and ever and aye on the dark cliff-foot beneath broke and boomed the waves of the restless Minch.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sides, and even the roof, were of timber, the latter thatched with heather and grass; though only one gable was of stone, and here was the chimney that conducted the smoke from the low hearth upwards and outwards to the sky.