Chapter XII

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

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

later than; following

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

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

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

a passageway under a curved masonry construction

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

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

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CLERMISTONLEE AT HOME.

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From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

completely unclothed

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

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From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

serving as an essential component

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

a deep opening in the earth's surface

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

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From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

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From this reading CLERMISTONLEE AT HOME.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

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

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

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

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

very far away in space or time

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

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

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

the side of military or naval formation

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

a quick look

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

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From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

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

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading CLERMISTONLEE AT HOME.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

of the present time and place

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

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

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

past form of “intercept” — seize on its way

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

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

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

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From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

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From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

engage in

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

inflected form of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

overgrown with moss

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

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From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

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From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

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

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

above and across; more than

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

a course of conduct

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

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From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

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

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

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

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

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From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

not in physical motion

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

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

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

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

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

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From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

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

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

migratory

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

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

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

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

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

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

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

during the time that

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With high pedimented windows and Flemish gables, Clermiston-lodging towered above the mossy, grass-tufted, and time-worn rampart of the city--the aforesaid portal of which gave entrance to it on one side, while the more immediate path from the great central street was a steep and narrow close, the mansions of which were as black as the smoke of four centuries could make them.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

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From this reading The town residence of Lord Clermistonlee was a lofty and narrow mansion of antique aspect; it stood immediately within the Craig-end-gate, that low-browed archway in the eastern flank of the city wall, which, from the foot of Leith Wynd still faces the bluff rock of the Calton.

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading Their huge façades, plastered over with rough lime and oyster shells, completely intercepted the view to the south, while that to the north was shut in by the black cliffs of the bare Calton and the Multrees-hill with the ancient suburb of St. Ninian, straggling through the narrow chasm that yawned between them, and afforded a glimpse of Leith and the far-off hills of Fife.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "Too long by love a wandering fire misled, My latter days in vain delusion fled; Day after day, year after year, withdrew, And beauty blessed the minutes as they flew, These hours consumed in joy, but lost to fame----" HAMILTON OF BANGOUR.