Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

quickly and without warning

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

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

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

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

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading The light, which they now approached more nearly, assumed a broader, redder, and more irregular splendour.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

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

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading The light, which they now approached more nearly, assumed a broader, redder, and more irregular splendour.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

the lower side of anything

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The light, which they now approached more nearly, assumed a broader, redder, and more irregular splendour.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

divisible by two

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

start firing a weapon

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

relating to or characteristic of the Celts

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

shining intensely

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

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

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

provided with artificial light

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

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

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading The light, which they now approached more nearly, assumed a broader, redder, and more irregular splendour.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

set afire

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The light, which they now approached more nearly, assumed a broader, redder, and more irregular splendour.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

most important element

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

the light of the Moon

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The light, which they now approached more nearly, assumed a broader, redder, and more irregular splendour.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

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

From this reading The light, which they now approached more nearly, assumed a broader, redder, and more irregular splendour.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The light, which they now approached more nearly, assumed a broader, redder, and more irregular splendour.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

and nothing more

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

a vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

comparative of “red” — of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading The light, which they now approached more nearly, assumed a broader, redder, and more irregular splendour.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

cut with a saw

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

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

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

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

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading The light, which they now approached more nearly, assumed a broader, redder, and more irregular splendour.

the person who steers a ship

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

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

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

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

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

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

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.

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From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

precisely as stated

From this reading As he saw it, the red glaring orb seemed to rest on the very surface of the lake itself, and resembled the fiery vehicle in which the Evil Genius of an Oriental tale traverses land and sea.

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

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

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 They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

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

From this reading They approached nearer, and the light of the fire sufficed to show that it was kindled at the bottom of a huge dark crag or rock, rising abruptly from the very edge of the water; its front changed by the reflection to dusky red, formed a strange and even awful contrast to the banks around, which were from time to time faintly and partially illuminated by pallid moonlight.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It appeared plainly to be a large fire, but whether kindled upon an island or the main land, Edward could not determine.

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

From this reading THE HOLD OF A HIGHLAND ROBBER The party preserved silence, interrupted only by the monotonous and murmured chant of a Gaelic song, sung in a kind of low recitative by the steersman, and by the dash of the oars, which the notes seemed to regulate, as they dipped to them in cadence.