Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

the act of giving something up

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

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

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

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

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

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

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had been the Queen's man, and he had been the King's man, without, however, being either a time-server or a turncoat.

plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

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

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

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From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

one or the other of two

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

divisible by two

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

a state of high honor

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

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

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

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

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

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From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

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

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

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

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He had been the Queen's man, and he had been the King's man, without, however, being either a time-server or a turncoat.

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

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

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From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading He had been the Queen's man, and he had been the King's man, without, however, being either a time-server or a turncoat.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

not any; not one

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

not one, and not any

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

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

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

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From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

a human being

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

plural of “perturbation” — an unhappy and worried mental state

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading He had been the Queen's man, and he had been the King's man, without, however, being either a time-server or a turncoat.

on the contrary

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

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

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

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

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

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

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.

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From this reading He had been the Queen's man, and he had been the King's man, without, however, being either a time-server or a turncoat.

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

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

From this reading He had been the Queen's man, and he had been the King's man, without, however, being either a time-server or a turncoat.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

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

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

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

From this reading In Mary's stormy and troubled day he had been, as many were, not so certain in his beliefs, either political or religious, as a person of so much consequence in his county ought to have been.

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

From this reading And his reason was convinced of the advantages of the English alliance, and that everything must be risked rather than King James's heirship, notwithstanding the strong revolt in his heart against that which was so likely to follow, the abandonment of Scotland, and ebbing away of her dearly-bought glory and the pride of her independence, second to none.

which person or people

From this reading Sir Walter Oliphant of Kellie in Fife was a man who had grown old amid many perturbations of the State and of the house.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had been the Queen's man, and he had been the King's man, without, however, being either a time-server or a turncoat.

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

From this reading He was one of those who would have given his life to prove his Queen's innocence, but who all the time could not but feel that this would be a poor argument, and no evidence at all, against the cold chill of doubt that lingered all the time even in his own heart.