1846
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From this reading Birmingham, September 30th, 1846.
30th
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From this reading Birmingham, September 30th, 1846.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading We left Edinburgh, by coach for Perth, and arrived there about three in the afternoon.
anew
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading We left Edinburgh, by coach for Perth, and arrived there about three in the afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have reason to be very glad that I visit this island before the reign of the stage-coach is quite over.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
BirminghamnounUS /ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/
the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama
From this reading Birmingham, September 30th, 1846.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We left Edinburgh, by coach for Perth, and arrived there about three in the afternoon.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I have reason to be very glad that I visit this island before the reign of the stage-coach is quite over.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have reason to be very glad that I visit this island before the reign of the stage-coach is quite over.
HighlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We left Edinburgh, by coach for Perth, and arrived there about three in the afternoon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have reason to be very glad that I visit this island before the reign of the stage-coach is quite over.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading I have reason to be very glad that I visit this island before the reign of the stage-coach is quite over.
KATRINE
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From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
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 We left Edinburgh, by coach for Perth, and arrived there about three in the afternoon.
LEVEN
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From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
LOCHnounUS /lɑːk/
a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)
From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
LOMOND
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From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
held or filled or in use
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I have reason to be very glad that I visit this island before the reign of the stage-coach is quite over.
PEASANTRYnounUS /ˈpezəntri/
the class of peasants
From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
PERTHnounUS /pɜːrθ/
the state capital of Western Australia
From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
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 PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I have reason to be very glad that I visit this island before the reign of the stage-coach is quite over.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I have reason to be very glad that I visit this island before the reign of the stage-coach is quite over.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading I have reason to be very glad that I visit this island before the reign of the stage-coach is quite over.
ROWARDENNAN
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From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
SCOTCHnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Birmingham, September 30th, 1846.
express in speech
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
stage-coach
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From this reading I have reason to be very glad that I visit this island before the reign of the stage-coach is quite over.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
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 I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have reason to be very glad that I visit this island before the reign of the stage-coach is quite over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have reason to be very glad that I visit this island before the reign of the stage-coach is quite over.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We left Edinburgh, by coach for Perth, and arrived there about three in the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
TROSACHS
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From this reading PERTH.--TRAVELLING BY COACH.--LOCH LEVEN.--QUEEN MARY.--LOCH KATRINE.--THE TROSACHS.--ROWARDENNAN.--A NIGHT ON BEN LOMOND.--SCOTCH PEASANTRY.
precisely as stated
From this reading I have reason to be very glad that I visit this island before the reign of the stage-coach is quite over.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I have reason to be very glad that I visit this island before the reign of the stage-coach is quite over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We left Edinburgh, by coach for Perth, and arrived there about three in the afternoon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I was obliged to stop writing at Edinburgh before the better half of my tale was told, and must now begin there again, to speak of an excursion into the Highlands, which occupied about a fortnight.
