Chapter V

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

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

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

From this reading The frost that had sharpened the moon and armoured the pools, held its ground for but one night.

used of animals; provided with protective covering

From this reading The frost that had sharpened the moon and armoured the pools, held its ground for but one night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

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From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

next to; at the side of

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The frost that had sharpened the moon and armoured the pools, held its ground for but one night.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her hair seemed on fire in the sunshine, and the pupils of her light eyes were contracted to pin points by the glare from the white-washed lintel.

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From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

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

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

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From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading Her hair seemed on fire in the sunshine, and the pupils of her light eyes were contracted to pin points by the glare from the white-washed lintel.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Her hair seemed on fire in the sunshine, and the pupils of her light eyes were contracted to pin points by the glare from the white-washed lintel.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Her hair seemed on fire in the sunshine, and the pupils of her light eyes were contracted to pin points by the glare from the white-washed lintel.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The frost that had sharpened the moon and armoured the pools, held its ground for but one night.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her hair seemed on fire in the sunshine, and the pupils of her light eyes were contracted to pin points by the glare from the white-washed lintel.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading The frost that had sharpened the moon and armoured the pools, held its ground for but one night.

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From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

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

From this reading Her hair seemed on fire in the sunshine, and the pupils of her light eyes were contracted to pin points by the glare from the white-washed lintel.

a child of your son or daughter

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The frost that had sharpened the moon and armoured the pools, held its ground for but one night.

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

From this reading The frost that had sharpened the moon and armoured the pools, held its ground for but one night.

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 Her hair seemed on fire in the sunshine, and the pupils of her light eyes were contracted to pin points by the glare from the white-washed lintel.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

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

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

a stone that forms a hearth

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The frost that had sharpened the moon and armoured the pools, held its ground for but one night.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

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

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The frost that had sharpened the moon and armoured the pools, held its ground for but one night.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Her hair seemed on fire in the sunshine, and the pupils of her light eyes were contracted to pin points by the glare from the white-washed lintel.

horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window

From this reading Her hair seemed on fire in the sunshine, and the pupils of her light eyes were contracted to pin points by the glare from the white-washed lintel.

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 Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

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

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The frost that had sharpened the moon and armoured the pools, held its ground for but one night.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

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

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

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

From this reading The frost that had sharpened the moon and armoured the pools, held its ground for but one night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The frost that had sharpened the moon and armoured the pools, held its ground for but one night.

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading Her hair seemed on fire in the sunshine, and the pupils of her light eyes were contracted to pin points by the glare from the white-washed lintel.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Her hair seemed on fire in the sunshine, and the pupils of her light eyes were contracted to pin points by the glare from the white-washed lintel.

plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading The frost that had sharpened the moon and armoured the pools, held its ground for but one night.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Her hair seemed on fire in the sunshine, and the pupils of her light eyes were contracted to pin points by the glare from the white-washed lintel.

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From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

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

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

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

From this reading Her hair seemed on fire in the sunshine, and the pupils of her light eyes were contracted to pin points by the glare from the white-washed lintel.

having the point made sharp

From this reading The frost that had sharpened the moon and armoured the pools, held its ground for but one night.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

very drunk

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

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

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Her hair seemed on fire in the sunshine, and the pupils of her light eyes were contracted to pin points by the glare from the white-washed lintel.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The frost that had sharpened the moon and armoured the pools, held its ground for but one night.

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

From this reading The frost that had sharpened the moon and armoured the pools, held its ground for but one night.

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

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

male cat

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

plural of “upland” — elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

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

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

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

From this reading Her hair seemed on fire in the sunshine, and the pupils of her light eyes were contracted to pin points by the glare from the white-washed lintel.

in or at the place that

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.

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

From this reading Her hair seemed on fire in the sunshine, and the pupils of her light eyes were contracted to pin points by the glare from the white-washed lintel.

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

From this reading The voice of the south moaned in the casements, a grey, strong rain followed it, and on the morning of the second day a clean wind blew across the soaked fields, and the sun came forth in a sky of new-born blue.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “He’s coming,” she said, turning back in to the house, where her mother was sitting on a stool by the fire, with a cup of tea in her hand, and a bare-legged grandchild squatting beside her on the warm hearthstone.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Tom Quin’s red-haired sister stood at the door of her house, and looked across the furzy uplands to where a long wood climbed and sank on a spur of Cahirdreen hill.