Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

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

From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

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

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of "Moths," "Under Two Flags," "The Silver Christ," Etc.

plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading The ruins of temples and palaces were overgrown by its wild berries and wild flowers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading Author of "Moths," "Under Two Flags," "The Silver Christ," Etc.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

no longer in use

From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

moving toward the east

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

continuing forever without end

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

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

From this reading Author of "Moths," "Under Two Flags," "The Silver Christ," Etc.

to or in any or all places

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading Author of "Moths," "Under Two Flags," "The Silver Christ," Etc.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The ruins of temples and palaces were overgrown by its wild berries and wild flowers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

plural of “herdsman” — someone who drives a herd

From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

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

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

plural of “mineral” — solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

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

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

plural of “moth” — typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

From this reading Author of "Moths," "Under Two Flags," "The Silver Christ," Etc.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

not one, and not any

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of "Moths," "Under Two Flags," "The Silver Christ," Etc.

above and across; more than

From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

covered with growing plants

From this reading The ruins of temples and palaces were overgrown by its wild berries and wild flowers.

arrange in a container

From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading The ruins of temples and palaces were overgrown by its wild berries and wild flowers.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as “our father”

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

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From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

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

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

not often

From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

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

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

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

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading The ruins of temples and palaces were overgrown by its wild berries and wild flowers.

except for; apart from

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

plural of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Author of "Moths," "Under Two Flags," "The Silver Christ," Etc.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

that is looked for

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

in a sparse way

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

make square

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The ruins of temples and palaces were overgrown by its wild berries and wild flowers.

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

From this reading Author of "Moths," "Under Two Flags," "The Silver Christ," Etc.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

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

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Author of "Moths," "Under Two Flags," "The Silver Christ," Etc.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Author of "Moths," "Under Two Flags," "The Silver Christ," Etc.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

not seen or perceived

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

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

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Herdsmen and shepherds wandered over it, and along its almost disused roads pedlars and pack mules passed at times but rarely.

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

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

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

From this reading Minerals and marbles were under its turf, but none sought for them; pools and lakes slept in it, undisturbed save by millions of water fowl and their pursuers.

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

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The ruins of temples and palaces were overgrown by its wild berries and wild flowers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading London T. FISHER UNWIN Paternoster Square It was a country of wide pastures, of moors covered with heath, of rock-born streams and rivulets, of forest and hill and dale, sparsely inhabited, with the sea to the eastward of it, unseen, and the mountains everywhere visible always, and endlessly changing in aspect.