Chapter V

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

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There it was, with his initials “Y. P.,” damascened upon the blade, to show that there could be no doubt about it.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

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

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

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

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

plural of “antique” — an elderly man

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

plural of “antiquity” — the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

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

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

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

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

make certain of

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

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

From this reading There it was, with his initials “Y. P.,” damascened upon the blade, to show that there could be no doubt about it.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading There it was, with his initials “Y. P.,” damascened upon the blade, to show that there could be no doubt about it.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

cause to be bored

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

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

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

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

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

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

From this reading There it was, with his initials “Y. P.,” damascened upon the blade, to show that there could be no doubt about it.

to a tolerably worthy extent

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

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

From this reading There it was, with his initials “Y. P.,” damascened upon the blade, to show that there could be no doubt about it.

plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading There it was, with his initials “Y. P.,” damascened upon the blade, to show that there could be no doubt about it.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

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

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

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

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

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

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

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

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

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

From this reading There it was, with his initials “Y. P.,” damascened upon the blade, to show that there could be no doubt about it.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

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

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading There it was, with his initials “Y. P.,” damascened upon the blade, to show that there could be no doubt about it.

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

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There it was, with his initials “Y. P.,” damascened upon the blade, to show that there could be no doubt about it.

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

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

the literary culture

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

not any; not one

From this reading There it was, with his initials “Y. P.,” damascened upon the blade, to show that there could be no doubt about it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

on one occasion

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading There it was, with his initials “Y. P.,” damascened upon the blade, to show that there could be no doubt about it.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

a human being

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

a safe place

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There it was, with his initials “Y. P.,” damascened upon the blade, to show that there could be no doubt about it.

fighting with knives

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

English writer (born in India) (1811-1863)

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

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

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

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

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There it was, with his initials “Y. P.,” damascened upon the blade, to show that there could be no doubt about it.

precisely as stated

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

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

From this reading There it was, with his initials “Y. P.,” damascened upon the blade, to show that there could be no doubt about it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

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

From this reading Heywood tells me that he came across such an one in a popular seaside town which became a modern Hebrew City of Refuge, mentioned in one of the Mosaic books, during the air raids.

which person or people

From this reading And Friswell remembered hearing of another enterprising trader in antiquities who had bought from a poor old captain of an American whaler a sailor's jack-knife--Thackeray called the weapon a snickersnee--which bore on the handle in plain letters the name “Jonah,” very creditably carved.

belonging to which person

From this reading But there are dealers in antiques whose dealings are as doubtful as their Pentateuch (according to Bishop Colenso's researches).

in the company of; together with

From this reading There it was, with his initials “Y. P.,” damascened upon the blade, to show that there could be no doubt about it.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading There it was, with his initials “Y. P.,” damascened upon the blade, to show that there could be no doubt about it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading This person had for sale a Highland claidh-earnh-mdr--that is, I can assure you, the proper way to spell claymore--which he affirmed had once belonged to the Young Pretender.