Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading A protecting bartizan or two, with the addition of small turrets at the angles, much resembling pepper-boxes, had procured for Darnlinvarach the dignified appellation of a castle.

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

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

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

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading A protecting bartizan or two, with the addition of small turrets at the angles, much resembling pepper-boxes, had procured for Darnlinvarach the dignified appellation of a castle.

identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

From this reading A protecting bartizan or two, with the addition of small turrets at the angles, much resembling pepper-boxes, had procured for Darnlinvarach the dignified appellation of a castle.

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

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

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From this reading A protecting bartizan or two, with the addition of small turrets at the angles, much resembling pepper-boxes, had procured for Darnlinvarach the dignified appellation of a castle.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

having or provided with a belt

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

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

From this reading In the centre of this wood rose the towers, or rather the chimneys, of the house, or castle, as it was called, destined for the end of their journey.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading In the centre of this wood rose the towers, or rather the chimneys, of the house, or castle, as it was called, destined for the end of their journey.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading In the centre of this wood rose the towers, or rather the chimneys, of the house, or castle, as it was called, destined for the end of their journey.

plural of “chimney” — 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 In the centre of this wood rose the towers, or rather the chimneys, of the house, or castle, as it was called, destined for the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

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From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

traveling across

From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

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From this reading A protecting bartizan or two, with the addition of small turrets at the angles, much resembling pepper-boxes, had procured for Darnlinvarach the dignified appellation of a castle.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading In the centre of this wood rose the towers, or rather the chimneys, of the house, or castle, as it was called, destined for the end of their journey.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading A protecting bartizan or two, with the addition of small turrets at the angles, much resembling pepper-boxes, had procured for Darnlinvarach the dignified appellation of a castle.

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From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In the centre of this wood rose the towers, or rather the chimneys, of the house, or castle, as it was called, destined for the end of their journey.

at any time

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the centre of this wood rose the towers, or rather the chimneys, of the house, or castle, as it was called, destined for the end of their journey.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

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From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

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

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

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From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

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

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In the centre of this wood rose the towers, or rather the chimneys, of the house, or castle, as it was called, destined for the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

crossed or intersected in the form of an X

From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading In the centre of this wood rose the towers, or rather the chimneys, of the house, or castle, as it was called, destined for the end of their journey.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

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From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

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From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

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From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

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From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A protecting bartizan or two, with the addition of small turrets at the angles, much resembling pepper-boxes, had procured for Darnlinvarach the dignified appellation of a castle.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

not any; not one

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

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

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

on one occasion

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

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From this reading A protecting bartizan or two, with the addition of small turrets at the angles, much resembling pepper-boxes, had procured for Darnlinvarach the dignified appellation of a castle.

an amount of time

From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

a cloth having a crisscross design

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading A protecting bartizan or two, with the addition of small turrets at the angles, much resembling pepper-boxes, had procured for Darnlinvarach the dignified appellation of a castle.

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

From this reading A protecting bartizan or two, with the addition of small turrets at the angles, much resembling pepper-boxes, had procured for Darnlinvarach the dignified appellation of a castle.

on the contrary

From this reading In the centre of this wood rose the towers, or rather the chimneys, of the house, or castle, as it was called, destined for the end of their journey.

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

From this reading A protecting bartizan or two, with the addition of small turrets at the angles, much resembling pepper-boxes, had procured for Darnlinvarach the dignified appellation of a castle.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading In the centre of this wood rose the towers, or rather the chimneys, of the house, or castle, as it was called, destined for the end of their journey.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

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From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

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From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

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

From this reading A protecting bartizan or two, with the addition of small turrets at the angles, much resembling pepper-boxes, had procured for Darnlinvarach the dignified appellation of a castle.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

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

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

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From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

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

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

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

From this reading In the centre of this wood rose the towers, or rather the chimneys, of the house, or castle, as it was called, destined for the end of their journey.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading In the centre of this wood rose the towers, or rather the chimneys, of the house, or castle, as it was called, destined for the end of their journey.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

(used in the plural) tight-fitting trousers; usually of tartan

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

plural of “turret” — a small tower extending above a building

From this reading A protecting bartizan or two, with the addition of small turrets at the angles, much resembling pepper-boxes, had procured for Darnlinvarach the dignified appellation of a castle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

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From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading As usual at that period, one or two high-ridged narrow buildings, intersecting and crossing each other, formed the CORPS DE LOGIS.

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

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

at the time that

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

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

From this reading A hill was now before the travellers, covered with an ancient forest of Scottish firs, the topmost of which, flinging their scathed branches across the western horizon, gleamed ruddy in the setting sun.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading In the centre of this wood rose the towers, or rather the chimneys, of the house, or castle, as it was called, destined for the end of their journey.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Once on a time, no matter when, Some Glunimies met in a glen; As deft and tight as ever wore A durk, a targe, and a claymore, Short hose, and belted plaid or trews, In Uist, Lochaber, Skye, or Lewes, Or cover’d hard head with his bonnet; Had you but known them, you would own it.--MESTON.