used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The inn stood by the highway that wound close along the shore of the wooded lake, about a mile from Kinross.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The inn stood by the highway that wound close along the shore of the wooded lake, about a mile from Kinross.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT BEN CLEUCH INN.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading AT BEN CLEUCH INN.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In November the strangers were few and far between, and glad the widow was when one dropped in for a meal or a night’s lodging.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
CLEUCH
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From this reading AT BEN CLEUCH INN.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The inn stood by the highway that wound close along the shore of the wooded lake, about a mile from Kinross.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading In November the strangers were few and far between, and glad the widow was when one dropped in for a meal or a night’s lodging.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In November the strangers were few and far between, and glad the widow was when one dropped in for a meal or a night’s lodging.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In November the strangers were few and far between, and glad the widow was when one dropped in for a meal or a night’s lodging.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In November the strangers were few and far between, and glad the widow was when one dropped in for a meal or a night’s lodging.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The inn stood by the highway that wound close along the shore of the wooded lake, about a mile from Kinross.
frugaladjectiveUS /ˈfruːɡəl/
avoiding waste
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading In November the strangers were few and far between, and glad the widow was when one dropped in for a meal or a night’s lodging.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading The inn stood by the highway that wound close along the shore of the wooded lake, about a mile from Kinross.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading AT BEN CLEUCH INN.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
Kinross
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From this reading The inn stood by the highway that wound close along the shore of the wooded lake, about a mile from Kinross.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The inn stood by the highway that wound close along the shore of the wooded lake, about a mile from Kinross.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
Lochleven
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From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading In November the strangers were few and far between, and glad the widow was when one dropped in for a meal or a night’s lodging.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading In November the strangers were few and far between, and glad the widow was when one dropped in for a meal or a night’s lodging.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The inn stood by the highway that wound close along the shore of the wooded lake, about a mile from Kinross.
motherlyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərli/
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
Myles
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From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In November the strangers were few and far between, and glad the widow was when one dropped in for a meal or a night’s lodging.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading In November the strangers were few and far between, and glad the widow was when one dropped in for a meal or a night’s lodging.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In November the strangers were few and far between, and glad the widow was when one dropped in for a meal or a night’s lodging.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In November the strangers were few and far between, and glad the widow was when one dropped in for a meal or a night’s lodging.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
patronizedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzd/
having patronage or clients
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
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 In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The inn stood by the highway that wound close along the shore of the wooded lake, about a mile from Kinross.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The inn stood by the highway that wound close along the shore of the wooded lake, about a mile from Kinross.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading In November the strangers were few and far between, and glad the widow was when one dropped in for a meal or a night’s lodging.
summersnounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The inn stood by the highway that wound close along the shore of the wooded lake, about a mile from Kinross.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In November the strangers were few and far between, and glad the widow was when one dropped in for a meal or a night’s lodging.
at the time that
From this reading In November the strangers were few and far between, and glad the widow was when one dropped in for a meal or a night’s lodging.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The Ben Cleuch Inn at Lochleven was kept by the Widow Myles, a plain, kind, motherly soul, the best part of whose life lay behind her.
wintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In summers, visitors to Lochleven desirous of seeing Queen Mary’s island prison often patronized the little inn, and the widow thus derived revenue enough to keep her in frugal comfort through the long winters.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading The inn stood by the highway that wound close along the shore of the wooded lake, about a mile from Kinross.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The inn stood by the highway that wound close along the shore of the wooded lake, about a mile from Kinross.
