Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They were all three of the followers of James More, which bound the accusation very tight about their master's neck.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading They were all three of the followers of James More, which bound the accusation very tight about their master's neck.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading They were all three of the followers of James More, which bound the accusation very tight about their master's neck.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

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

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

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From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

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

From this reading BLACK ANDIE'S TALE OF TOD LAPRAIK I have yet said little of the Highlanders.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading BLACK ANDIE'S TALE OF TOD LAPRAIK I have yet said little of the Highlanders.

confined by bonds

From this reading They were all three of the followers of James More, which bound the accusation very tight about their master's neck.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

carry on a conversation

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading They were all three of the followers of James More, which bound the accusation very tight about their master's neck.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

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

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading BLACK ANDIE'S TALE OF TOD LAPRAIK I have yet said little of the Highlanders.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

plural of “highlander” — a soldier in a Scottish regiment from the Highlands

From this reading BLACK ANDIE'S TALE OF TOD LAPRAIK I have yet said little of the Highlanders.

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

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading BLACK ANDIE'S TALE OF TOD LAPRAIK I have yet said little of the Highlanders.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

not close together in time

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

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 They were all three of the followers of James More, which bound the accusation very tight about their master's neck.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

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

From this reading BLACK ANDIE'S TALE OF TOD LAPRAIK I have yet said little of the Highlanders.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading BLACK ANDIE'S TALE OF TOD LAPRAIK I have yet said little of the Highlanders.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading They were all three of the followers of James More, which bound the accusation very tight about their master's neck.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading They were all three of the followers of James More, which bound the accusation very tight about their master's neck.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading They were all three of the followers of James More, which bound the accusation very tight about their master's neck.

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

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BLACK ANDIE'S TALE OF TOD LAPRAIK I have yet said little of the Highlanders.

many times at short intervals

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

on one occasion

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

and nothing more

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading BLACK ANDIE'S TALE OF TOD LAPRAIK I have yet said little of the Highlanders.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

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

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

in a spontaneous manner

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

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 BLACK ANDIE'S TALE OF TOD LAPRAIK I have yet said little of the Highlanders.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

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

From this reading BLACK ANDIE'S TALE OF TOD LAPRAIK I have yet said little of the Highlanders.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were all three of the followers of James More, which bound the accusation very tight about their master's neck.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

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

From this reading They were all three of the followers of James More, which bound the accusation very tight about their master's neck.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Dwelling in that isolated place, in the old falling ruins of a prison, and among endless strange sounds of the sea and the sea-birds, I thought I perceived in them early the effects of superstitious fear.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading They were all three of the followers of James More, which bound the accusation very tight about their master's neck.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading They were all three of the followers of James More, which bound the accusation very tight about their master's neck.

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

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds

From this reading BLACK ANDIE'S TALE OF TOD LAPRAIK I have yet said little of the Highlanders.

easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading They were tractable, simple creatures; showed much more courtesy than might have been expected from their raggedness and their uncouth appearance, and fell spontaneously to be like three servants for Andie and myself.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

precisely as stated

From this reading They were all three of the followers of James More, which bound the accusation very tight about their master's neck.

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

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

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

From this reading They were all three of the followers of James More, which bound the accusation very tight about their master's neck.

at the time that

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They were all three of the followers of James More, which bound the accusation very tight about their master's neck.

which person or people

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading All understood a word or two of English; but Neil was the only one who judged he had enough of it for general converse, in which (when once he got embarked) his company was often tempted to the contrary opinion.

but in spite of that

From this reading BLACK ANDIE'S TALE OF TOD LAPRAIK I have yet said little of the Highlanders.