anew
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
(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 They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The daring exploits of Steenie and Robert drew upon them blessings from their friends but curses from their enemies.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No one felt safe at any time.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No one felt safe at any time.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The state of the country was daily becoming more terrible.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading The daring exploits of Steenie and Robert drew upon them blessings from their friends but curses from their enemies.
Bothwell
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From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The daring exploits of Steenie and Robert drew upon them blessings from their friends but curses from their enemies.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
Claverhouse
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From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The state of the country was daily becoming more terrible.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading The daring exploits of Steenie and Robert drew upon them blessings from their friends but curses from their enemies.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The state of the country was daily becoming more terrible.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The daring exploits of Steenie and Robert drew upon them blessings from their friends but curses from their enemies.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The daring exploits of Steenie and Robert drew upon them blessings from their friends but curses from their enemies.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The daring exploits of Steenie and Robert drew upon them blessings from their friends but curses from their enemies.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading The daring exploits of Steenie and Robert drew upon them blessings from their friends but curses from their enemies.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading No one felt safe at any time.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The daring exploits of Steenie and Robert drew upon them blessings from their friends but curses from their enemies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The daring exploits of Steenie and Robert drew upon them blessings from their friends but curses from their enemies.
highest in quality
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The state of the country was daily becoming more terrible.
not any; not one
From this reading No one felt safe at any time.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The state of the country was daily becoming more terrible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one felt safe at any time.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading The daring exploits of Steenie and Robert drew upon them blessings from their friends but curses from their enemies.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading No one felt safe at any time.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
SHEPHERDnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading THE SHEPHERD SMITTEN.
SMITTENadjectiveUS /ˈsmɪtən/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading THE SHEPHERD SMITTEN.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The state of the country was daily becoming more terrible.
Steenie
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From this reading The daring exploits of Steenie and Robert drew upon them blessings from their friends but curses from their enemies.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The state of the country was daily becoming more terrible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHEPHERD SMITTEN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The daring exploits of Steenie and Robert drew upon them blessings from their friends but curses from their enemies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The daring exploits of Steenie and Robert drew upon them blessings from their friends but curses from their enemies.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No one felt safe at any time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The daring exploits of Steenie and Robert drew upon them blessings from their friends but curses from their enemies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The state of the country was daily becoming more terrible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were obliged again to exercise the greatest care to hide themselves from the armed bands that Claverhouse sent in every direction to hunt to the death all that had escaped from Bothwell Bridge.
