used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MELANCHOLY INCIDENT.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
armingnounUS /ˈɑːrmɪŋ/
the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Here Butler put on the disguise which Christopher Shaw had provided for him.
Butler'snounUS /ˈbʌtlərz/
possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading Here Butler put on the disguise which Christopher Shaw had provided for him.
not accessible to view
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Here Butler put on the disguise which Christopher Shaw had provided for him.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
being one more than seven
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
obtain
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
a state of high honor
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here Butler put on the disguise which Christopher Shaw had provided for him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here Butler put on the disguise which Christopher Shaw had provided for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here Butler put on the disguise which Christopher Shaw had provided for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
hoaryadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːri/
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
a single distinct event
From this reading A MELANCHOLY INCIDENT.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading A MELANCHOLY INCIDENT.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
absolutely essential
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here Butler put on the disguise which Christopher Shaw had provided for him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Here Butler put on the disguise which Christopher Shaw had provided for him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here Butler put on the disguise which Christopher Shaw had provided for him.
Ramsay
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From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
Ramsay's
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From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
reapernounUS /ˈriːpər/
someone who helps to gather the harvest
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
ShawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading Here Butler put on the disguise which Christopher Shaw had provided for him.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
troopernounUS /ˈtruːpər/
a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
the act of using
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
WailsnounUS /weɪlz/
plural of “wail” — a cry of sorrow and grief
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
weepernoun
a person who weeps
From this reading The hand of the reaper Takes the ears that are hoary, But the voice of the weeper Wails manhood in glory.--_Scott._ Brief time was taken by the fugitives for refreshment at David Ramsay's dwelling.
in or at the place that
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here Butler put on the disguise which Christopher Shaw had provided for him.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Their first object was to gain a point, some seven or eight miles distant, in the direction of the Fair Forest, where John Ramsay had concealed a few troopers that had been furnished him by Williams, to give their aid, if necessary, in securing Butler's escape.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then arming himself with a pair of pistols which John had appropriated to his use, the trooper himself using a similar precaution, our two adventurers resumed their journey.
