Chapter V · Golden Hours

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

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

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

From this reading Supper was waiting for him, and almost immediately the negro appeared with a hot dish.

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

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Supper was waiting for him, and almost immediately the negro appeared with a hot dish.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

plural of “bramble” — any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

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

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

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From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

coming down or downward

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Supper was waiting for him, and almost immediately the negro appeared with a hot dish.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading It was rather late when he entered his sitting-room, and the rosy hues of the sunset had given place to the shadowy stillness of a summer night.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

plural of “flannel” — a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

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

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

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

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was rather late when he entered his sitting-room, and the rosy hues of the sunset had given place to the shadowy stillness of a summer night.

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

From this reading It was rather late when he entered his sitting-room, and the rosy hues of the sunset had given place to the shadowy stillness of a summer night.

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From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

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

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Supper was waiting for him, and almost immediately the negro appeared with a hot dish.

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

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Supper was waiting for him, and almost immediately the negro appeared with a hot dish.

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

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading It was rather late when he entered his sitting-room, and the rosy hues of the sunset had given place to the shadowy stillness of a summer night.

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

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Supper was waiting for him, and almost immediately the negro appeared with a hot dish.

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

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was rather late when he entered his sitting-room, and the rosy hues of the sunset had given place to the shadowy stillness of a summer night.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was rather late when he entered his sitting-room, and the rosy hues of the sunset had given place to the shadowy stillness of a summer night.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

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

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

a female domestic

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

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

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading Supper was waiting for him, and almost immediately the negro appeared with a hot dish.

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

From this reading It was rather late when he entered his sitting-room, and the rosy hues of the sunset had given place to the shadowy stillness of a summer night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

held or filled or in use

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

a course of conduct

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was rather late when he entered his sitting-room, and the rosy hues of the sunset had given place to the shadowy stillness of a summer night.

on the contrary

From this reading It was rather late when he entered his sitting-room, and the rosy hues of the sunset had given place to the shadowy stillness of a summer night.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

reflecting optimism

From this reading It was rather late when he entered his sitting-room, and the rosy hues of the sunset had given place to the shadowy stillness of a summer night.

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

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

filled with shade

From this reading It was rather late when he entered his sitting-room, and the rosy hues of the sunset had given place to the shadowy stillness of a summer night.

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

From this reading It was rather late when he entered his sitting-room, and the rosy hues of the sunset had given place to the shadowy stillness of a summer night.

past form of “smear” — stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

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

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading It was rather late when he entered his sitting-room, and the rosy hues of the sunset had given place to the shadowy stillness of a summer night.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

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

From this reading It was rather late when he entered his sitting-room, and the rosy hues of the sunset had given place to the shadowy stillness of a summer night.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading It was rather late when he entered his sitting-room, and the rosy hues of the sunset had given place to the shadowy stillness of a summer night.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Supper was waiting for him, and almost immediately the negro appeared with a hot dish.

express in words

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

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

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

from that place or that time

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

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

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

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

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Supper was waiting for him, and almost immediately the negro appeared with a hot dish.

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

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

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

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.

at the time that

From this reading It was rather late when he entered his sitting-room, and the rosy hues of the sunset had given place to the shadowy stillness of a summer night.

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

From this reading But in some way he managed to strike a narrow path which led on to the high moors, and thence gained the highway, descending into Denleigh valley.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Supper was waiting for him, and almost immediately the negro appeared with a hot dish.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading How Haskins reached the Devon Maid that evening he could not tell, for his memory was occupied in recalling every word of that delightful conversation.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I thought you were lost, sah," said Geary, looking closely at Gerald's flannels, which were somewhat torn by brambles, and smeared with mud.