used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne To A. R. S.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading My publishers agreed that the title was admirable--to the initiated.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading My publishers agreed that the title was admirable--to the initiated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne To A. R. S.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
aptnessnoun
a disposition to behave in a certain way
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
Blackwood's
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From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This receptacle of random gleanings is called the Scran Bag.
CASSELL
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From this reading CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne To A. R. S.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne To A. R. S.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
Editor'snounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
assemble or get together
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
gleanings
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From this reading This receptacle of random gleanings is called the Scran Bag.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
impoundedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “impound” — take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
initiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading My publishers agreed that the title was admirable--to the initiated.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
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 aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne To A. R. S.
LTD
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From this reading CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne To A. R. S.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
man-of-warnoun
a warship intended for combat
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne To A. R. S.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne To A. R. S.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
approval to do something
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading My publishers agreed that the title was admirable--to the initiated.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne To A. R. S.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading This receptacle of random gleanings is called the Scran Bag.
receptaclenounUS /rɪˈsep.tə.kəl/
An object or container used to hold or store something.
From this reading This receptacle of random gleanings is called the Scran Bag.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne To A. R. S.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
Scran
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From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
Ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne To A. R. S.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
TorontonounUS /tərˈɑːntoʊ/
the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)
From this reading CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne To A. R. S.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
UntoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
at the time that
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The aptness of this title will be apparent when it is explained that odds and ends of personal possessions left lying about the mess decks of a man-of-war are impounded by the Ship's Police and kept for safe custody in a sack.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The sketch entitled "Unto the Hills" appeared originally in_ Blackwood's Magazine, _and is included in this book with the Editor's kind permission._ It was my original intention to gather this miscellaneous assortment of war sketches and stories together under the heading of "A Scran Bag."
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne To A. R. S.
