Chapter IX

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

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

plural of “alien” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading And if the aliens should refuse to be so driven—should stand up in defence of their little bits of homesteads—what then?

(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 All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

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

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

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

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE BATTLE OF RU-MINARD.

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

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading And if the aliens should refuse to be so driven—should stand up in defence of their little bits of homesteads—what then?

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

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

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

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

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

a small farm worked by a crofter

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading And if the aliens should refuse to be so driven—should stand up in defence of their little bits of homesteads—what then?

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

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

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

in a gay manner

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

a young male attendant on a Scottish Highlander chief

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

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

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading [#] "We will take the highway."

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

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

a holding device

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

plural of “homestead” — the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading And if the aliens should refuse to be so driven—should stand up in defence of their little bits of homesteads—what then?

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And if the aliens should refuse to be so driven—should stand up in defence of their little bits of homesteads—what then?

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

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

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

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

a unit of instruction

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

provided with artificial light

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

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

From this reading And if the aliens should refuse to be so driven—should stand up in defence of their little bits of homesteads—what then?

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

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

for more time

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

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

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

not any; not one

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF RU-MINARD.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

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From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

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From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading And if the aliens should refuse to be so driven—should stand up in defence of their little bits of homesteads—what then?

let for money

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF RU-MINARD.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

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

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And if the aliens should refuse to be so driven—should stand up in defence of their little bits of homesteads—what then?

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

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From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And if the aliens should refuse to be so driven—should stand up in defence of their little bits of homesteads—what then?

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

plural of “squatter” — someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

be standing; be upright

From this reading And if the aliens should refuse to be so driven—should stand up in defence of their little bits of homesteads—what then?

carry out

From this reading [#] "We will take the highway."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF RU-MINARD.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And if the aliens should refuse to be so driven—should stand up in defence of their little bits of homesteads—what then?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And if the aliens should refuse to be so driven—should stand up in defence of their little bits of homesteads—what then?

in or at that place or location

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

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

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

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

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

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

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading [#] "We will take the highway."

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

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And if the aliens should refuse to be so driven—should stand up in defence of their little bits of homesteads—what then?

in or to any place at all

From this reading "It is a lesson they will want," said the Gillie Ciotach, gaily, to his comrades (they were having a friendly glass together, in a barn lit up by a solitary candle), "not to come thieving on other people’s lobster-ground, and building huts wherever they like, and not a penny of rent to the holder of the croft.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading [#] "We will take the highway."

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading All that night there was marching and counter-marching, and whipping up of recruits, and drinking of whiskey, and singing of _Gabhaidh sinn an rathad mòr_.[#] Big Archie and his peaceful, or pseudo-peaceful, counsels were no longer heeded; the movement had been taken up by the younger fellows, headed by the mischievous Gillie Ciotach; and the belief became general that orders had been received from the Fishery Board in Edinburgh to the effect that the Ru-Minard squatters were forthwith to be driven into the sea.