1832
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From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moreover, there was word that Mr. Scrimgour was to be there tossing pennies, just like at a marriage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading James Strachan was at the door by five o'clock in the morning in his Sabbath clothes, by arrangement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I would be eight or ten year old at the time.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I would be eight or ten year old at the time.
bonfirenounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading We was to go up to the hill to see them building the bonfire.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading We was to go up to the hill to see them building the bonfire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading James Strachan was at the door by five o'clock in the morning in his Sabbath clothes, by arrangement.
clothing in general
From this reading James Strachan was at the door by five o'clock in the morning in his Sabbath clothes, by arrangement.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
DAVITnoun
a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat)
From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading James Strachan was at the door by five o'clock in the morning in his Sabbath clothes, by arrangement.
being one more than seven
From this reading I would be eight or ten year old at the time.
election-day
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From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading James Strachan was at the door by five o'clock in the morning in his Sabbath clothes, by arrangement.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We was to go up to the hill to see them building the bonfire.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading We was to go up to the hill to see them building the bonfire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading James Strachan was at the door by five o'clock in the morning in his Sabbath clothes, by arrangement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I would be eight or ten year old at the time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading James Strachan was at the door by five o'clock in the morning in his Sabbath clothes, by arrangement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
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 James Strachan was at the door by five o'clock in the morning in his Sabbath clothes, by arrangement.
and nothing more
From this reading Moreover, there was word that Mr. Scrimgour was to be there tossing pennies, just like at a marriage.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Moreover, there was word that Mr. Scrimgour was to be there tossing pennies, just like at a marriage.
LUNAN'S
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From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Moreover, there was word that Mr. Scrimgour was to be there tossing pennies, just like at a marriage.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, there was word that Mr. Scrimgour was to be there tossing pennies, just like at a marriage.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading James Strachan was at the door by five o'clock in the morning in his Sabbath clothes, by arrangement.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Moreover, there was word that Mr. Scrimgour was to be there tossing pennies, just like at a marriage.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading James Strachan was at the door by five o'clock in the morning in his Sabbath clothes, by arrangement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I would be eight or ten year old at the time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I would be eight or ten year old at the time.
penniesnounUS /ˈpeniz/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Moreover, there was word that Mr. Scrimgour was to be there tossing pennies, just like at a marriage.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
REMINISCENCESnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading James Strachan was at the door by five o'clock in the morning in his Sabbath clothes, by arrangement.
Scrimgour
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From this reading Moreover, there was word that Mr. Scrimgour was to be there tossing pennies, just like at a marriage.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We was to go up to the hill to see them building the bonfire.
Strachan
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From this reading James Strachan was at the door by five o'clock in the morning in his Sabbath clothes, by arrangement.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I would be eight or ten year old at the time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moreover, there was word that Mr. Scrimgour was to be there tossing pennies, just like at a marriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We was to go up to the hill to see them building the bonfire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Moreover, there was word that Mr. Scrimgour was to be there tossing pennies, just like at a marriage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Moreover, there was word that Mr. Scrimgour was to be there tossing pennies, just like at a marriage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We was to go up to the hill to see them building the bonfire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading James Strachan was at the door by five o'clock in the morning in his Sabbath clothes, by arrangement.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We was to go up to the hill to see them building the bonfire.
at the time that
From this reading DAVIT LUNAN'S POLITICAL REMINISCENCES When an election-day comes round now, it takes me back to the time of 1832.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Moreover, there was word that Mr. Scrimgour was to be there tossing pennies, just like at a marriage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would be eight or ten year old at the time.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I would be eight or ten year old at the time.
