used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
move towards
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The only sounds that disturb the stillness are the melancholy murmur of the sea, and the occasional tinkling of sheep-bells.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The valley contains no human habitation.
contractsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrækts/
plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading The only sounds that disturb the stillness are the melancholy murmur of the sea, and the occasional tinkling of sheep-bells.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
highest in quality
From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading The valley contains no human habitation.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The valley contains no human habitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
come together
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The only sounds that disturb the stillness are the melancholy murmur of the sea, and the occasional tinkling of sheep-bells.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The only sounds that disturb the stillness are the melancholy murmur of the sea, and the occasional tinkling of sheep-bells.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
not any; not one
From this reading The valley contains no human habitation.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The only sounds that disturb the stillness are the melancholy murmur of the sea, and the occasional tinkling of sheep-bells.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
OFT-CARRIED
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From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
and nothing more
From this reading The only sounds that disturb the stillness are the melancholy murmur of the sea, and the occasional tinkling of sheep-bells.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
Ormsby
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From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
Ravensbec
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From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
Ravensdale
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From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The only sounds that disturb the stillness are the melancholy murmur of the sea, and the occasional tinkling of sheep-bells.
sea-beach
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From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
sheep-bells
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From this reading The only sounds that disturb the stillness are the melancholy murmur of the sea, and the occasional tinkling of sheep-bells.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The only sounds that disturb the stillness are the melancholy murmur of the sea, and the occasional tinkling of sheep-bells.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading The only sounds that disturb the stillness are the melancholy murmur of the sea, and the occasional tinkling of sheep-bells.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only sounds that disturb the stillness are the melancholy murmur of the sea, and the occasional tinkling of sheep-bells.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
up to a particular time
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
tinklingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋkəlɪŋ/
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading The only sounds that disturb the stillness are the melancholy murmur of the sea, and the occasional tinkling of sheep-bells.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
wall-like
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From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Farther inland the breadth contracts, and the sides approach each other till they meet in a narrow leafy gorge, whence issues the slender, silvery Ravensbec.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading The eastern end opens out upon the sea-beach, and here the width of the valley is greatest, the distance across being about half a mile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "THE SHADOW OF THE OFT-CARRIED THRONE" Four miles to the north of Ormsby lies the valley of Ravensdale, extending due east and west, with sides steep and wall-like.
