adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
ApproachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading The old London road runs on one side of it; while the New Approach, leaving it on the other hand, completes the circuit.
aptlyadverbUS /ˈæptli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
befitsverbUS /bɪˈfɪts/
third-person singular of “befit” — accord or comport with
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
butter-churn
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From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
Calton
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From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading The old London road runs on one side of it; while the New Approach, leaving it on the other hand, completes the circuit.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
comparisonsnounUS /kəmˈperəsənz/
plural of “comparison” — the act of examining resemblances
From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
completesverbUS /kəmˈpliːts/
third-person singular of “complete” — come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The old London road runs on one side of it; while the New Approach, leaving it on the other hand, completes the circuit.
craggyadjectiveUS /ˈkræɡi/
having hills and crags
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading You mount by stairs in a cutting of the rock to find yourself in a field of monuments.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
Dugald
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From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
eastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/
plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading You mount by stairs in a cutting of the rock to find yourself in a field of monuments.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading You mount by stairs in a cutting of the rock to find yourself in a field of monuments.
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The old London road runs on one side of it; while the New Approach, leaving it on the other hand, completes the circuit.
handiworks
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From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
honoursnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You mount by stairs in a cutting of the rock to find yourself in a field of monuments.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The old London road runs on one side of it; while the New Approach, leaving it on the other hand, completes the circuit.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The old London road runs on one side of it; while the New Approach, leaving it on the other hand, completes the circuit.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The old London road runs on one side of it; while the New Approach, leaving it on the other hand, completes the circuit.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
memorialised
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From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
monumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading You mount by stairs in a cutting of the rock to find yourself in a field of monuments.
mountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading You mount by stairs in a cutting of the rock to find yourself in a field of monuments.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old London road runs on one side of it; while the New Approach, leaving it on the other hand, completes the circuit.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old London road runs on one side of it; while the New Approach, leaving it on the other hand, completes the circuit.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The old London road runs on one side of it; while the New Approach, leaving it on the other hand, completes the circuit.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The old London road runs on one side of it; while the New Approach, leaving it on the other hand, completes the circuit.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The old London road runs on one side of it; while the New Approach, leaving it on the other hand, completes the circuit.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading You mount by stairs in a cutting of the rock to find yourself in a field of monuments.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading The old London road runs on one side of it; while the New Approach, leaving it on the other hand, completes the circuit.
sailornounUS /ˈseɪlər/
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The old London road runs on one side of it; while the New Approach, leaving it on the other hand, completes the circuit.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading You mount by stairs in a cutting of the rock to find yourself in a field of monuments.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You mount by stairs in a cutting of the rock to find yourself in a field of monuments.
top-gallant
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From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dugald Stewart has the honours of situation and architecture; Burns is memorialised lower down upon a spur; Lord Nelson, as befits a sailor, gives his name to the top-gallant of the Calton Hill.
vilest
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From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The east of new Edinburgh is guarded by a craggy hill, of no great elevation, which the town embraces.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The old London road runs on one side of it; while the New Approach, leaving it on the other hand, completes the circuit.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading This latter erection has been differently and yet, in both cases, aptly compared to a telescope and a butter-churn; comparisons apart, it ranks among the vilest of men’s handiworks.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You mount by stairs in a cutting of the rock to find yourself in a field of monuments.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading You mount by stairs in a cutting of the rock to find yourself in a field of monuments.
