Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Take care o' the old gaffer I brought along wi' me," had been his parting recommendation to the hostess of the "Trusty Man."

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

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

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

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading "Tell 'im I've left a bottle o' yerb wine in the bar for 'im.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

cheerful and bright

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Take care o' the old gaffer I brought along wi' me," had been his parting recommendation to the hostess of the "Trusty Man."

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading "Tell 'im I've left a bottle o' yerb wine in the bar for 'im.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Take care o' the old gaffer I brought along wi' me," had been his parting recommendation to the hostess of the "Trusty Man."

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "Take care o' the old gaffer I brought along wi' me," had been his parting recommendation to the hostess of the "Trusty Man."

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

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

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

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

an elderly man

From this reading "Take care o' the old gaffer I brought along wi' me," had been his parting recommendation to the hostess of the "Trusty Man."

coins made of gold

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

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

From this reading All her night's lodgers had left her save one--and he was still soundly sleeping.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

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

From this reading All her night's lodgers had left her save one--and he was still soundly sleeping.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

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

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

tea-like drink made of leaves of various herbs

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

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

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

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

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

a woman host

From this reading "Take care o' the old gaffer I brought along wi' me," had been his parting recommendation to the hostess of the "Trusty Man."

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 Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

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

From this reading "Take care o' the old gaffer I brought along wi' me," had been his parting recommendation to the hostess of the "Trusty Man."

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

From this reading "Tell 'im I've left a bottle o' yerb wine in the bar for 'im.

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

From this reading "Tell 'im I've left a bottle o' yerb wine in the bar for 'im.

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

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

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 The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading All her night's lodgers had left her save one--and he was still soundly sleeping.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

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

From this reading All her night's lodgers had left her save one--and he was still soundly sleeping.

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

From this reading "Take care o' the old gaffer I brought along wi' me," had been his parting recommendation to the hostess of the "Trusty Man."

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Take care o' the old gaffer I brought along wi' me," had been his parting recommendation to the hostess of the "Trusty Man."

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading All her night's lodgers had left her save one--and he was still soundly sleeping.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "Take care o' the old gaffer I brought along wi' me," had been his parting recommendation to the hostess of the "Trusty Man."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Take care o' the old gaffer I brought along wi' me," had been his parting recommendation to the hostess of the "Trusty Man."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

the act of departing politely

From this reading "Take care o' the old gaffer I brought along wi' me," had been his parting recommendation to the hostess of the "Trusty Man."

a Chinese breed of small short-legged dogs with a long silky coat and broad flat muzzle

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

From this reading "Take care o' the old gaffer I brought along wi' me," had been his parting recommendation to the hostess of the "Trusty Man."

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

except for; apart from

From this reading All her night's lodgers had left her save one--and he was still soundly sleeping.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

-ing form of “shoulder” — lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

the state of being asleep

From this reading All her night's lodgers had left her save one--and he was still soundly sleeping.

deeply or completely

From this reading All her night's lodgers had left her save one--and he was still soundly sleeping.

having a supporting base

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

not in physical motion

From this reading All her night's lodgers had left her save one--and he was still soundly sleeping.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

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

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

carry out

From this reading "Take care o' the old gaffer I brought along wi' me," had been his parting recommendation to the hostess of the "Trusty Man."

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

express in words

From this reading "Tell 'im I've left a bottle o' yerb wine in the bar for 'im.

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

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

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

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

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From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

From this reading "Take care o' the old gaffer I brought along wi' me," had been his parting recommendation to the hostess of the "Trusty Man."

used of high or hilly country

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

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

From this reading All her night's lodgers had left her save one--and he was still soundly sleeping.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

at the time that

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

in or at the place that

From this reading Bill Bush had risen as early as five and stolen away,--Matt Peke had broken his fast with a cup of hot milk and a hunch of dry bread, and shouldering his basket, had started for Crowcombe, where he had several customers for his herbal wares.

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

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading "Take care o' the old gaffer I brought along wi' me," had been his parting recommendation to the hostess of the "Trusty Man."

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading "Tell 'im I've left a bottle o' yerb wine in the bar for 'im.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The light of the next day's sun, beaming with all the heat and effulgence of full morning, bathed moor and upland in a wide shower of gold, when Miss Tranter, standing on the threshold of her dwelling, and shading her eyes with one hand from the dazzling radiance of the skies, watched a man's tall figure disappear down the rough and precipitous road which led from the higher hills to the seashore.

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From this reading "Tell 'im I've left a bottle o' yerb wine in the bar for 'im.