used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Underscores “_” before and after a word or phrase indicate _italics_ in the original text.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Underscores “_” before and after a word or phrase indicate _italics_ in the original text.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Underscores “_” before and after a word or phrase indicate _italics_ in the original text.
antiquatedadjectiveUS /ˈæntəkweɪtɪd/
so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
From this reading Old or antiquated spellings have been preserved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Small capitals have been converted to SOLID capitals.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Underscores “_” before and after a word or phrase indicate _italics_ in the original text.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Typographical errors have been silently corrected but other variations in spelling and punctuation remain unaltered.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Small capitals have been converted to SOLID capitals.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
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correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
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errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Small capitals have been converted to SOLID capitals.
HIGHLANDSnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading HISTORICAL TALES AND LEGENDS OF THE HIGHLANDS.
HISTORICALadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading HISTORICAL TALES AND LEGENDS OF THE HIGHLANDS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Underscores “_” before and after a word or phrase indicate _italics_ in the original text.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Underscores “_” before and after a word or phrase indicate _italics_ in the original text.
italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Underscores “_” before and after a word or phrase indicate _italics_ in the original text.
LEGENDSnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading HISTORICAL TALES AND LEGENDS OF THE HIGHLANDS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HISTORICAL TALES AND LEGENDS OF THE HIGHLANDS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old or antiquated spellings have been preserved.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Underscores “_” before and after a word or phrase indicate _italics_ in the original text.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Underscores “_” before and after a word or phrase indicate _italics_ in the original text.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Old or antiquated spellings have been preserved.
punctuationnounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/
something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
From this reading Typographical errors have been silently corrected but other variations in spelling and punctuation remain unaltered.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
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without speaking
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Small capitals have been converted to SOLID capitals.
SOLIDadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
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spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
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spellingsnounUS /ˈspelɪŋz/
plural of “spelling” — forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading Old or antiquated spellings have been preserved.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading HISTORICAL TALES AND LEGENDS OF THE HIGHLANDS.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Underscores “_” before and after a word or phrase indicate _italics_ in the original text.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Underscores “_” before and after a word or phrase indicate _italics_ in the original text.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Small capitals have been converted to SOLID capitals.
TypographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
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unalteredadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərd/
remaining in an original state
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UnderscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
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variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
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a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Underscores “_” before and after a word or phrase indicate _italics_ in the original text.
