Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

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From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

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

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

past form of “accost” — speak to someone

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

(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 The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

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

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

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

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

a bishop of highest rank

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

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

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

murdered by surprise attack for political reasons

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

a Scottish word

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

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From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

having had the head cut off

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

brought into existence

From this reading Here James I lived, and James II was born, and it was a favourite residence of James III.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

15th President of the United States (1791-1868)

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Such was the official description of the place we were now visiting.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Here James I lived, and James II was born, and it was a favourite residence of James III.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

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From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

yet to be or coming

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

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

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

a male grandchild

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here James I lived, and James II was born, and it was a favourite residence of James III.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

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

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

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

From this reading Here James I lived, and James II was born, and it was a favourite residence of James III.

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

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

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

From this reading Here James I lived, and James II was born, and it was a favourite residence of James III.

capable of being imagined

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

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

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

past form of “indoctrinate” — teach doctrines to; teach uncritically

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here James I lived, and James II was born, and it was a favourite residence of James III.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

and nothing more

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

immediately past

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

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From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Here James I lived, and James II was born, and it was a favourite residence of James III.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

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

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Such was the official description of the place we were now visiting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

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

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Such was the official description of the place we were now visiting.

teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

the possibility of future success

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

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

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

members of a governing board

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Here James I lived, and James II was born, and it was a favourite residence of James III.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

the husband of your daughter

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

plural of “stuart” — United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such was the official description of the place we were now visiting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

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

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

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

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

plural of “tournament” — a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

the activity of making visits

From this reading Such was the official description of the place we were now visiting.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading From these walls the "Good Man of Ballangeich" made many an excursion, and here James V and James VI were indoctrinated at the feet of that stern preceptor, George Buchanan, and the seventh James and the second of England visited here in company with the future Queen Anne and the last of the Stuarts.

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

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

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

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

in or at the place that

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

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

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We now went to view the castle, and as we approached the entrance we were accosted by a sergeant, whom we engaged to act as our guide.

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From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The ramparts of the castle command the noblest prospect imaginable--Grampian, Ochil and Pentland Hills, the River Forth, through all its windings, and "Auld Reekie" in the distance--twelve foughten fields are visible--the bridge where Archbishop Hamilton was hanged, the mound on which the Regent, Earl of Levenax, was beheaded on May 25th, 1425, along with the Duke of Albany, his son-in-law, and his grandson--the chamber where the Scottish King James II was assassinated--a noble valley, where tournaments were held, and the hill, whence Beauty viewed "gentle passages of arms" and rewarded knights' valour with her smiles, lie just below the ramparts.