Chapter XXV

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

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

(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 All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

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

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

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

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

the two together, not just one

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

past form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

a hilly county in southwestern England

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

of a dark shade of blue

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

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From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

a wide scope

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

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

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

set up or found

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

coins made of gold

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds

From this reading WESTWARD HO!

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

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

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

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

and nothing more

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

immediately past

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

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 But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

reddish-brown grouse of upland moors of Great Britain

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

on one occasion

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

above and across; more than

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

become less interesting or attractive

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

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

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

on the contrary

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

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

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

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

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

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

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

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

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

the upper part of anything

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

create by training and teaching

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

a message informing of danger

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.

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

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

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

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading IT is a far cry from Dinard to the west of Cornwall; and by the time they were nearing their destination on the second day of their journey both boys were feeling rather tired.

toward the west

From this reading WESTWARD HO!

at the time that

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

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

From this reading But they brightened up when at last they left the train, and took their places in the coach which was to carry them over the twenty miles which lay between the last station to which the railway ran and the little fishing-village of Polwherne.

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

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading It was a lovely drive up and down steep country roads and over wide stretches of moorland, where the heather grew like a purple pall, and the wild moorfowl circled over their heads uttering shrill cries as they passed.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading All at once, just as the sun was setting, they seemed to come to the end of the land, for without any warning, at the top of a steep ascent, the moorland suddenly stopped, and they found themselves looking down on a wide expanse of dark-blue sea, over which the last rays of the sun shone like burnished gold.