used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle lay a year in the future.
Aix-la-ChapellenounUS /ˈeɪkslɑːʃəˈpel/
a city in western Germany near the Dutch and Belgian borders; formerly it was Charlemagne's northern capital
From this reading The Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle lay a year in the future.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Alexander Jardine, knowing the city, finding quiet lodgings in a quiet street, established himself in Paris.
(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 A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet in Paris, under certain conditions and auspices, Scot or Englishman might dwell in security enough.
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading Yet in Paris, under certain conditions and auspices, Scot or Englishman might dwell in security enough.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Jacobite remnant, foe to the British government, found France its best harbor.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The Jacobite remnant, foe to the British government, found France its best harbor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Yet in Paris, under certain conditions and auspices, Scot or Englishman might dwell in security enough.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Alexander Jardine, knowing the city, finding quiet lodgings in a quiet street, established himself in Paris.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Yet in Paris, under certain conditions and auspices, Scot or Englishman might dwell in security enough.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Yet in Paris, under certain conditions and auspices, Scot or Englishman might dwell in security enough.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Yet in Paris, under certain conditions and auspices, Scot or Englishman might dwell in security enough.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Yet in Paris, under certain conditions and auspices, Scot or Englishman might dwell in security enough.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Alexander Jardine, knowing the city, finding quiet lodgings in a quiet street, established himself in Paris.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Alexander Jardine, knowing the city, finding quiet lodgings in a quiet street, established himself in Paris.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading The Jacobite remnant, foe to the British government, found France its best harbor.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
forfeitedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrfɪtɪd/
surrendered as a penalty
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
set up or found
From this reading The Jacobite remnant, foe to the British government, found France its best harbor.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The Jacobite remnant, foe to the British government, found France its best harbor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle lay a year in the future.
generalitynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈæləti/
an idea or conclusion having general application
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The Jacobite remnant, foe to the British government, found France its best harbor.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The Jacobite remnant, foe to the British government, found France its best harbor.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Alexander Jardine, knowing the city, finding quiet lodgings in a quiet street, established himself in Paris.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle lay a year in the future.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Jacobite remnant, foe to the British government, found France its best harbor.
JacobitenounUS /ˈdʒækəbaɪt/
a supporter of James II after he was overthrown or a supporter of the Stuarts
From this reading The Jacobite remnant, foe to the British government, found France its best harbor.
Jardine
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From this reading Alexander Jardine, knowing the city, finding quiet lodgings in a quiet street, established himself in Paris.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Alexander Jardine, knowing the city, finding quiet lodgings in a quiet street, established himself in Paris.
lairdnounUS /lerd/
a landowner
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle lay a year in the future.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Alexander Jardine, knowing the city, finding quiet lodgings in a quiet street, established himself in Paris.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
lumpedverbUS /lʌmpt/
past form of “lump” — put together indiscriminately
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yet in Paris, under certain conditions and auspices, Scot or Englishman might dwell in security enough.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
in motion
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle lay a year in the future.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet in Paris, under certain conditions and auspices, Scot or Englishman might dwell in security enough.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Yet in Paris, under certain conditions and auspices, Scot or Englishman might dwell in security enough.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle lay a year in the future.
pensionnounUS /ˈpenʃən/
a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Alexander Jardine, knowing the city, finding quiet lodgings in a quiet street, established himself in Paris.
with low volume
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading The Jacobite remnant, foe to the British government, found France its best harbor.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
ScotnounUS /skɑːt/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading Yet in Paris, under certain conditions and auspices, Scot or Englishman might dwell in security enough.
ScotsnounUS /skɑːts/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Yet in Paris, under certain conditions and auspices, Scot or Englishman might dwell in security enough.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Alexander Jardine, knowing the city, finding quiet lodgings in a quiet street, established himself in Paris.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle lay a year in the future.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Jacobite remnant, foe to the British government, found France its best harbor.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Yet in Paris, under certain conditions and auspices, Scot or Englishman might dwell in security enough.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
which person or people
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A quietly moving Scots laird, not Jacobite, yet might be lumped by the generality with those forfeited Scots gentlemen who, having lost all in a cause urged and supported by France, now, without scruple, took from King Louis a pension that put food in their mouths, coats on their backs, roofs over their heads.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle lay a year in the future.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet in Paris, under certain conditions and auspices, Scot or Englishman might dwell in security enough.
