Chapter III

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

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

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

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

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

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

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

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

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From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

in a courageous manner

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

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From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

in a courageous manner

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

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From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

a special loved one

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

take away a part from; diminish

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

marked for certain death

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

a state of high honor

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

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From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

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

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

plural of “heroine” — the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

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

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

the state of being honored

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

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From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

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

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

a boy or man

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

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From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

possessive form of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

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

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

except for; apart from

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

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 Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading THE STORM.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

cut off or left behind

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

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

From this reading THE STORM.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

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

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

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

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

in the direction of

From this reading Every limb was straight, every muscle was strong, and his lowered brows nearly hid eyes that burned like living coals as he stood there on the cliff-top, pointing towards the doomed and stranded boat.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

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

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Creggan, my lad," he cried, "we may not be able to save a single life, but our duty lies plain before us--we shall try!"

a Caucasian

From this reading Though the hermit was white as to hair, though his beard flowed backwards now in the breeze like a silver stream as he stood in the glare of the hurricane-lamp, he was not an aged man.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Never would I dare to detract from the glory and honour that hangs, halo-like, around the memory of one of our nation's heroines--poor Grace Darling; but there are deeds done along the shores of this land of ours every winter, ay, and every summer too, that, although they shine not in story, are as bravely undertaken and as courageously carried out as that rescue at the Longstone lighthouse.