used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At last, about half-past ten of the clock, we came to the top of a brae, and saw lights below us.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At last, about half-past ten of the clock, we came to the top of a brae, and saw lights below us.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
Alan
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From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
(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 It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, about half-past ten of the clock, we came to the top of a brae, and saw lights below us.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading At last, about half-past ten of the clock, we came to the top of a brae, and saw lights below us.
braenounUS /breɪ/
a slope or hillside
From this reading At last, about half-past ten of the clock, we came to the top of a brae, and saw lights below us.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last, about half-past ten of the clock, we came to the top of a brae, and saw lights below us.
candle-light
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From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading At last, about half-past ten of the clock, we came to the top of a brae, and saw lights below us.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
half-past
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From this reading At last, about half-past ten of the clock, we came to the top of a brae, and saw lights below us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "James must have tint his wits," said Alan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "James must have tint his wits," said Alan.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
house-door
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From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
how
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From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading "James must have tint his wits," said Alan.
immediately past
From this reading At last, about half-past ten of the clock, we came to the top of a brae, and saw lights below us.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
set afire or burning
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading At last, about half-past ten of the clock, we came to the top of a brae, and saw lights below us.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
in motion
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "James must have tint his wits," said Alan.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
not any; not one
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "James must have tint his wits," said Alan.
cut with a saw
From this reading At last, about half-past ten of the clock, we came to the top of a brae, and saw lights below us.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
steading
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From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It seemed a house-door stood open and let out a beam of fire and candle-light; and all round the house and steading five or six persons were moving hurriedly about, each carrying a lighted brand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At last, about half-past ten of the clock, we came to the top of a brae, and saw lights below us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
thickenedadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkənd/
made or having become thick
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading "James must have tint his wits," said Alan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At last, about half-past ten of the clock, we came to the top of a brae, and saw lights below us.
the upper part of anything
From this reading At last, about half-past ten of the clock, we came to the top of a brae, and saw lights below us.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At last, about half-past ten of the clock, we came to the top of a brae, and saw lights below us.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The way we went was over rough mountain sides; and though Alan pushed on with an assured manner, I could by no means see how he directed himself.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading "James must have tint his wits," said Alan.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FEAR Night fell as we were walking, and the clouds, which had broken up in the afternoon, settled in and thickened, so that it fell, for the season of the year, extremely dark.
