1262
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From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, if only Kenric were here!"
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She, in her loose gown of gray woollen homespun and girdle of crimson silk, was then the only figure to be seen for miles around.
Arran
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From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She, in her loose gown of gray woollen homespun and girdle of crimson silk, was then the only figure to be seen for miles around.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The girl, shading her eyes from the strong light, looked over the moorland towards the castle of Kilinory.
clasping
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From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading She, in her loose gown of gray woollen homespun and girdle of crimson silk, was then the only figure to be seen for miles around.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
psychological suffering
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The girl, shading her eyes from the strong light, looked over the moorland towards the castle of Kilinory.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She, in her loose gown of gray woollen homespun and girdle of crimson silk, was then the only figure to be seen for miles around.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She, in her loose gown of gray woollen homespun and girdle of crimson silk, was then the only figure to be seen for miles around.
fro
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From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The girl, shading her eyes from the strong light, looked over the moorland towards the castle of Kilinory.
girdlenounUS /ˈɡɜːrdəl/
an encircling or ringlike structure
From this reading She, in her loose gown of gray woollen homespun and girdle of crimson silk, was then the only figure to be seen for miles around.
a young female
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading She, in her loose gown of gray woollen homespun and girdle of crimson silk, was then the only figure to be seen for miles around.
gravellyadjectiveUS /ˈɡrævəli/
abounding in small stones
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading She, in her loose gown of gray woollen homespun and girdle of crimson silk, was then the only figure to be seen for miles around.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Ah, if only Kenric were here!"
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
homespunadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmspʌn/
of textiles; having a rough surface
From this reading She, in her loose gown of gray woollen homespun and girdle of crimson silk, was then the only figure to be seen for miles around.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Ah, if only Kenric were here!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
Kenric
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From this reading "Ah, if only Kenric were here!"
Kilinory
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From this reading The girl, shading her eyes from the strong light, looked over the moorland towards the castle of Kilinory.
Kintyre
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From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The girl, shading her eyes from the strong light, looked over the moorland towards the castle of Kilinory.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading She, in her loose gown of gray woollen homespun and girdle of crimson silk, was then the only figure to be seen for miles around.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading She, in her loose gown of gray woollen homespun and girdle of crimson silk, was then the only figure to be seen for miles around.
moorlandnounUS /ˈmʊrlænd/
open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
From this reading The girl, shading her eyes from the strong light, looked over the moorland towards the castle of Kilinory.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
and nothing more
From this reading "Ah, if only Kenric were here!"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The girl, shading her eyes from the strong light, looked over the moorland towards the castle of Kilinory.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She, in her loose gown of gray woollen homespun and girdle of crimson silk, was then the only figure to be seen for miles around.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
shadingnounUS /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
From this reading The girl, shading her eyes from the strong light, looked over the moorland towards the castle of Kilinory.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She, in her loose gown of gray woollen homespun and girdle of crimson silk, was then the only figure to be seen for miles around.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading She, in her loose gown of gray woollen homespun and girdle of crimson silk, was then the only figure to be seen for miles around.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The girl, shading her eyes from the strong light, looked over the moorland towards the castle of Kilinory.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She, in her loose gown of gray woollen homespun and girdle of crimson silk, was then the only figure to be seen for miles around.
tinkledverbUS /ˈtɪŋkəld/
past form of “tinkle” — make or emit a high sound
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
in the direction of
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Ah, if only Kenric were here!"
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Far to the south were the blue mountains of Arran, and westward across the Sound were the brown hills of Kintyre, with the rosy light of the setting sun behind them.
woollennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading She, in her loose gown of gray woollen homespun and girdle of crimson silk, was then the only figure to be seen for miles around.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was on the evening of a bright day in June, in the year 1262, and a girl, clasping her hands in distress, walked restlessly to and fro on the bank of a stream that tinkled merrily along its gravelly bed towards the sea.
