Chapter XV · The Return of the Wanderers

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

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A livelier smoke seemed to rise from the kitchen chimney: there were signs of hoofmarks in the dust about the bridge.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

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

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

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

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading With a beating heart he pushed open the wicket; there was a shout, and the next moment he was in Clerivault’s arms.

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

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading With a beating heart he pushed open the wicket; there was a shout, and the next moment he was in Clerivault’s arms.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading A livelier smoke seemed to rise from the kitchen chimney: there were signs of hoofmarks in the dust about the bridge.

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From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading A livelier smoke seemed to rise from the kitchen chimney: there were signs of hoofmarks in the dust about the bridge.

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

From this reading With a beating heart he pushed open the wicket; there was a shout, and the next moment he was in Clerivault’s arms.

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

From this reading ‘Marry come up!’ cried that dear paragon.

intentionally conceived

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading ‘Marry come up!’ cried that dear paragon.

dearly loved

From this reading ‘Marry come up!’ cried that dear paragon.

remove the dust from

From this reading A livelier smoke seemed to rise from the kitchen chimney: there were signs of hoofmarks in the dust about the bridge.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ‘Is not here a gallant guerdon for my toils!

set up or found

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading ‘Is not here a gallant guerdon for my toils!

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

an outlying farm

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

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

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

a reward or payment

From this reading ‘Is not here a gallant guerdon for my toils!

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

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

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading With a beating heart he pushed open the wicket; there was a shout, and the next moment he was in Clerivault’s arms.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading ‘Is not here a gallant guerdon for my toils!

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

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

From this reading A livelier smoke seemed to rise from the kitchen chimney: there were signs of hoofmarks in the dust about the bridge.

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

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

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

From this reading ‘Is not here a gallant guerdon for my toils!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading A livelier smoke seemed to rise from the kitchen chimney: there were signs of hoofmarks in the dust about the bridge.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

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 It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

comparative of “lively” — full of life and energy

From this reading A livelier smoke seemed to rise from the kitchen chimney: there were signs of hoofmarks in the dust about the bridge.

take in marriage

From this reading ‘Marry come up!’ cried that dear paragon.

protected by a deep wide ditch usually filled with water

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

a particular point in time

From this reading With a beating heart he pushed open the wicket; there was a shout, and the next moment he was in Clerivault’s arms.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ‘Is not here a gallant guerdon for my toils!

immediately following in time or order

From this reading With a beating heart he pushed open the wicket; there was a shout, and the next moment he was in Clerivault’s arms.

the middle of the day

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading With a beating heart he pushed open the wicket; there was a shout, and the next moment he was in Clerivault’s arms.

an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

From this reading ‘Marry come up!’ cried that dear paragon.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading With a beating heart he pushed open the wicket; there was a shout, and the next moment he was in Clerivault’s arms.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

move upward

From this reading A livelier smoke seemed to rise from the kitchen chimney: there were signs of hoofmarks in the dust about the bridge.

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

From this reading A livelier smoke seemed to rise from the kitchen chimney: there were signs of hoofmarks in the dust about the bridge.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading With a beating heart he pushed open the wicket; there was a shout, and the next moment he was in Clerivault’s arms.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading A livelier smoke seemed to rise from the kitchen chimney: there were signs of hoofmarks in the dust about the bridge.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading A livelier smoke seemed to rise from the kitchen chimney: there were signs of hoofmarks in the dust about the bridge.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ‘Marry come up!’ cried that dear paragon.

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

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

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

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

From this reading ‘Is not here a gallant guerdon for my toils!

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

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

From this reading ‘Marry come up!’ cried that dear paragon.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

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

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

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 It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

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

From this reading A livelier smoke seemed to rise from the kitchen chimney: there were signs of hoofmarks in the dust about the bridge.

at the time that

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

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

From this reading It was late in July when Brion, returning one noon from a visit to the Glen--where, against his better sentiments, he had found an irresistible attraction in watching the trout and grayling blowing rings in the water--was conscious, as he approached the Moated Grange, of something in its atmosphere which had not been there when he left it.

cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket

From this reading With a beating heart he pushed open the wicket; there was a shout, and the next moment he was in Clerivault’s arms.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a beating heart he pushed open the wicket; there was a shout, and the next moment he was in Clerivault’s arms.