used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "Remain quietly here," said the earl, addressing those who surrounded him.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Mr. Rhind had known no other; and, consequently, he was in a state of most exceeding alarm.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Rhind had known no other; and, consequently, he was in a state of most exceeding alarm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
confined by bonds
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Mr. Rhind had known no other; and, consequently, he was in a state of most exceeding alarm.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
earl'snounUS /ɜːrlz/
possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
move gently or carefully
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading Mr. Rhind had known no other; and, consequently, he was in a state of most exceeding alarm.
faynounUS /feɪ/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
a boy or man
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Rhind had known no other; and, consequently, he was in a state of most exceeding alarm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Rhind had known no other; and, consequently, he was in a state of most exceeding alarm.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Remain quietly here," said the earl, addressing those who surrounded him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Remain quietly here," said the earl, addressing those who surrounded him.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
I'll
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From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
Julia
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From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
JutenounUS /dʒuːt/
a plant fiber used in making rope or sacks
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Mr. Rhind had known no other; and, consequently, he was in a state of most exceeding alarm.
staying power
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
the force of workers available
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
used to form the superlative
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Rhind had known no other; and, consequently, he was in a state of most exceeding alarm.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Rhind had known no other; and, consequently, he was in a state of most exceeding alarm.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
on one occasion
From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Rhind had known no other; and, consequently, he was in a state of most exceeding alarm.
partisansnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “partisan” — a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
with low volume
From this reading "Remain quietly here," said the earl, addressing those who surrounded him.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Remain quietly here," said the earl, addressing those who surrounded him.
Rhind
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From this reading Mr. Rhind had known no other; and, consequently, he was in a state of most exceeding alarm.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Remain quietly here," said the earl, addressing those who surrounded him.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
express in speech
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Mr. Rhind had known no other; and, consequently, he was in a state of most exceeding alarm.
confined on all sides
From this reading "Remain quietly here," said the earl, addressing those who surrounded him.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Remain quietly here," said the earl, addressing those who surrounded him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The system of warfare carried on in Scotland, at the time we speak of, was not of the most civilized character--generally a war of partisans, which is always a bloody war.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
which person or people
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The earl's servants, too, who, with their master, had seen a good deal of the world, seemed perfectly quiet and at their ease; and Austin Jute whispered in a low tone to one of the men, "By my fay, that is a splendid horse the fellow is riding, somewhat heavy about the shoulder and the legs, but a noble beast in a charge, I'll be bound."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Julia was much less so, for the tranquil air of the young earl showed her at once that nothing was to be feared.
