used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
Alan
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From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
Alan's
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From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
CopeverbUS /koʊp/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
country-folk
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From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast.
accept an excuse for
From this reading It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Hae ye seen my horse?" he gasped.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
GILLANE
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From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
Hae
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From this reading "Hae ye seen my horse?" he gasped.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Hae ye seen my horse?" he gasped.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
marchings
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From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
pilotagenoun
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
plumpedverbUS /plʌmpt/
past form of “plump” — drop sharply
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
SANDSnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
only a very short time before
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Hae ye seen my horse?" he gasped.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
move hurridly
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
express in words
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
two times
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading GILLANE SANDS I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against country-folk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Hae ye seen my horse?" he gasped.
