Chapter VII

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

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

in the past

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

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

From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

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

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

achieved or reached

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It is a fact not generally known that our Highland regiments have often obtained their best recruits from the fraternity of _cairds_ or _caterans_.

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From this reading It is a fact not generally known that our Highland regiments have often obtained their best recruits from the fraternity of _cairds_ or _caterans_.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

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From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

a period of 100 years

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

group of people related by blood or marriage

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

without stop or interruption

From this reading OUR HIGHLAND REGIMENTS—_continued_.

plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It is a fact not generally known that our Highland regiments have often obtained their best recruits from the fraternity of _cairds_ or _caterans_.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

set up or found

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading It is a fact not generally known that our Highland regiments have often obtained their best recruits from the fraternity of _cairds_ or _caterans_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is a fact not generally known that our Highland regiments have often obtained their best recruits from the fraternity of _cairds_ or _caterans_.

usually; as a rule

From this reading It is a fact not generally known that our Highland regiments have often obtained their best recruits from the fraternity of _cairds_ or _caterans_.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

an artful or simulated semblance

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

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

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading OUR HIGHLAND REGIMENTS—_continued_.

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

From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

past form of “infest” — invade in great numbers

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

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

From this reading It is a fact not generally known that our Highland regiments have often obtained their best recruits from the fraternity of _cairds_ or _caterans_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It is a fact not generally known that our Highland regiments have often obtained their best recruits from the fraternity of _cairds_ or _caterans_.

inflected form of “levy” — impose and collect

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

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From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

the state of being a beggar or mendicant

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

not any; not one

From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is a fact not generally known that our Highland regiments have often obtained their best recruits from the fraternity of _cairds_ or _caterans_.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading It is a fact not generally known that our Highland regiments have often obtained their best recruits from the fraternity of _cairds_ or _caterans_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It is a fact not generally known that our Highland regiments have often obtained their best recruits from the fraternity of _cairds_ or _caterans_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading OUR HIGHLAND REGIMENTS—_continued_.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

-ing form of “pilfer” — make off with belongings of others

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

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From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier

From this reading It is a fact not generally known that our Highland regiments have often obtained their best recruits from the fraternity of _cairds_ or _caterans_.

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading OUR HIGHLAND REGIMENTS—_continued_.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

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 About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

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From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

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

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is a fact not generally known that our Highland regiments have often obtained their best recruits from the fraternity of _cairds_ or _caterans_.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

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

From this reading It appears that Seaforth had no particular liking for his pilfering _protégés_, and deemed this a favourable opportunity for getting quit of them.

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From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

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

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

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

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

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

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

which person or people

From this reading The Macraes, as we have already said, had never attained to the dignity of a clan; they were a sort of _caterans_ or pilfering tinkers, who had found it convenient to place themselves under the protection of the chief of the Mackenzies.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading About half a century ago the whole of the North of Scotland was infested with these marauders, who, under the guise of mendicancy, levied contributions on the inhabitants of the rural districts, and lived a jovial, careless life.