used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The swearing horde took possession of the bar, and, in the terror of her soul, poor Katie Lyall flew to a neighbour’s house, and left them in undisturbed possession.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
highly skilled
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
(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 Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The swearing horde took possession of the bar, and, in the terror of her soul, poor Katie Lyall flew to a neighbour’s house, and left them in undisturbed possession.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
the act of burning something
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
divisible by two
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The swearing horde took possession of the bar, and, in the terror of her soul, poor Katie Lyall flew to a neighbour’s house, and left them in undisturbed possession.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
hordenounUS /hɔːrd/
a vast multitude
From this reading The swearing horde took possession of the bar, and, in the terror of her soul, poor Katie Lyall flew to a neighbour’s house, and left them in undisturbed possession.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The swearing horde took possession of the bar, and, in the terror of her soul, poor Katie Lyall flew to a neighbour’s house, and left them in undisturbed possession.
householdersnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊldərz/
plural of “householder” — someone who owns a home
From this reading The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
Inverburn
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From this reading The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
Katie
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From this reading The swearing horde took possession of the bar, and, in the terror of her soul, poor Katie Lyall flew to a neighbour’s house, and left them in undisturbed possession.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The swearing horde took possession of the bar, and, in the terror of her soul, poor Katie Lyall flew to a neighbour’s house, and left them in undisturbed possession.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
Lyall
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From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
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 The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
NeedlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
neighbour'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The swearing horde took possession of the bar, and, in the terror of her soul, poor Katie Lyall flew to a neighbour’s house, and left them in undisturbed possession.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
ploughnounUS /plaʊ/
a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The swearing horde took possession of the bar, and, in the terror of her soul, poor Katie Lyall flew to a neighbour’s house, and left them in undisturbed possession.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The swearing horde took possession of the bar, and, in the terror of her soul, poor Katie Lyall flew to a neighbour’s house, and left them in undisturbed possession.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
quarteringnoun
a coat of arms that occupies one quarter of an escutcheon; combining four coats of arms on one shield usually represented intermarriages
From this reading The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
ruffians
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
express in words
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
soldierynoun
soldiers collectively
From this reading The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The swearing horde took possession of the bar, and, in the terror of her soul, poor Katie Lyall flew to a neighbour’s house, and left them in undisturbed possession.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
not in physical motion
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
stintnounUS /stɪnt/
an unbroken period of time during which you do something
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading The swearing horde took possession of the bar, and, in the terror of her soul, poor Katie Lyall flew to a neighbour’s house, and left them in undisturbed possession.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The swearing horde took possession of the bar, and, in the terror of her soul, poor Katie Lyall flew to a neighbour’s house, and left them in undisturbed possession.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The swearing horde took possession of the bar, and, in the terror of her soul, poor Katie Lyall flew to a neighbour’s house, and left them in undisturbed possession.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The swearing horde took possession of the bar, and, in the terror of her soul, poor Katie Lyall flew to a neighbour’s house, and left them in undisturbed possession.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading The swearing horde took possession of the bar, and, in the terror of her soul, poor Katie Lyall flew to a neighbour’s house, and left them in undisturbed possession.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
upturnedadjective
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
valuablesnounUS /ˈvæljəbəlz/
plural of “valuable” — something of value
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Needless to say that the inn was the chief rendezvous, and honest Mistress Lyall had to pour out her ale and whisky, and even her small stock of wine and brandy, without stint or payment.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading The morning after the quartering of the soldiery on the householders there were many strange sights and sounds witnessed and heard in the quiet hamlet of Inverburn.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Although it was not the season of the year in which much outdoor labour could be accomplished, the barren fields still lay waiting to be upturned by the plough, and all interest in the ordinary routine of work seemed to be absorbed in other things.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Having drunk their fill, the ruffians made a raid on every house, lifting what valuables they could lay hands upon, and insulting the women, and bringing many a burning blush to the fair cheek of youth.
