used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About two miles from the cottage was a small inn and dramshop familiarly known as Daft Jamie's.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About two miles from the cottage was a small inn and dramshop familiarly known as Daft Jamie's.
(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 This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About two miles from the cottage was a small inn and dramshop familiarly known as Daft Jamie's.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading About two miles from the cottage was a small inn and dramshop familiarly known as Daft Jamie's.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Rab well knew the road to this place, but since he had brought his family to his brother's house he had kept away from it.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
brawlnounUS /brɔːl/
an uproarious party
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Rab well knew the road to this place, but since he had brought his family to his brother's house he had kept away from it.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Rab well knew the road to this place, but since he had brought his family to his brother's house he had kept away from it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
a small house with a single story
From this reading About two miles from the cottage was a small inn and dramshop familiarly known as Daft Jamie's.
DAFTadjectiveUS /dæft/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading DAFT JAMIE'S.
dramshop
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From this reading About two miles from the cottage was a small inn and dramshop familiarly known as Daft Jamie's.
take in liquids
From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
at any time
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading About two miles from the cottage was a small inn and dramshop familiarly known as Daft Jamie's.
a social unit living together
From this reading Rab well knew the road to this place, but since he had brought his family to his brother's house he had kept away from it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About two miles from the cottage was a small inn and dramshop familiarly known as Daft Jamie's.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
idlers
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From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading About two miles from the cottage was a small inn and dramshop familiarly known as Daft Jamie's.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rab well knew the road to this place, but since he had brought his family to his brother's house he had kept away from it.
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 nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
Jamie
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From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
JAMIE'S
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From this reading DAFT JAMIE'S.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Rab well knew the road to this place, but since he had brought his family to his brother's house he had kept away from it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading About two miles from the cottage was a small inn and dramshop familiarly known as Daft Jamie's.
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 The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
McAllister
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From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
McAllister's
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From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading About two miles from the cottage was a small inn and dramshop familiarly known as Daft Jamie's.
money-drawer
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From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
nominaladjectiveUS /ˈnɑːmənəl/
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
Rab
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From this reading Rab well knew the road to this place, but since he had brought his family to his brother's house he had kept away from it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Rab well knew the road to this place, but since he had brought his family to his brother's house he had kept away from it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading About two miles from the cottage was a small inn and dramshop familiarly known as Daft Jamie's.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About two miles from the cottage was a small inn and dramshop familiarly known as Daft Jamie's.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading About two miles from the cottage was a small inn and dramshop familiarly known as Daft Jamie's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About two miles from the cottage was a small inn and dramshop familiarly known as Daft Jamie's.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Rab well knew the road to this place, but since he had brought his family to his brother's house he had kept away from it.
which person or people
From this reading This was a place of resort for all the idlers of the neighborhood, who came here to gossip and drink and empty their pockets into Mrs. McAllister's money-drawer.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
a late time of life
From this reading The nominal proprietor was James McAllister, but the house was kept by his wife; for, many years before, McAllister had been so badly injured in a drunken brawl that he had never fully recovered his reason, and had ever since borne the name of Daft Jamie.
