used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I always doubt the soundness of a plea which is urged in such a hurry.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “I always doubt the soundness of a plea which is urged in such a hurry.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I saw the race between your messenger’s bark and theirs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading I saw the race between your messenger’s bark and theirs.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I saw the race between your messenger’s bark and theirs.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
Callum
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From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Callum, though much dismayed, ventured to reply that his enemies had told their tale first.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “I always doubt the soundness of a plea which is urged in such a hurry.”
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Callum, though much dismayed, ventured to reply that his enemies had told their tale first.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Callum, though much dismayed, ventured to reply that his enemies had told their tale first.
good-will
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From this reading “Through no good-will of yours, Callum.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Callum, though much dismayed, ventured to reply that his enemies had told their tale first.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Callum, though much dismayed, ventured to reply that his enemies had told their tale first.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading “I always doubt the soundness of a plea which is urged in such a hurry.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I always doubt the soundness of a plea which is urged in such a hurry.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I always doubt the soundness of a plea which is urged in such a hurry.”
INNOVATIONSnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “innovation” — a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I always doubt the soundness of a plea which is urged in such a hurry.”
lairdnounUS /lerd/
a landowner
From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
messenger's
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From this reading I saw the race between your messenger’s bark and theirs.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Callum, though much dismayed, ventured to reply that his enemies had told their tale first.
not any; not one
From this reading “Through no good-will of yours, Callum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I always doubt the soundness of a plea which is urged in such a hurry.”
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading “I always doubt the soundness of a plea which is urged in such a hurry.”
any competition
From this reading I saw the race between your messenger’s bark and theirs.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Callum, though much dismayed, ventured to reply that his enemies had told their tale first.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw the race between your messenger’s bark and theirs.
term of address for a man
From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
in the near future
From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
soundnessnounUS /ˈsaʊndnəs/
a state or condition free from damage or decay
From this reading “I always doubt the soundness of a plea which is urged in such a hurry.”
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
be standing; be upright
From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “I always doubt the soundness of a plea which is urged in such a hurry.”
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 Callum, though much dismayed, ventured to reply that his enemies had told their tale first.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Callum, though much dismayed, ventured to reply that his enemies had told their tale first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Callum, though much dismayed, ventured to reply that his enemies had told their tale first.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading I saw the race between your messenger’s bark and theirs.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Callum, though much dismayed, ventured to reply that his enemies had told their tale first.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Through no good-will of yours, Callum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Callum, though much dismayed, ventured to reply that his enemies had told their tale first.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading “I always doubt the soundness of a plea which is urged in such a hurry.”
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Callum, though much dismayed, ventured to reply that his enemies had told their tale first.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I always doubt the soundness of a plea which is urged in such a hurry.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading INNOVATIONS “Stand back, sir!” cried the laird to Callum, as soon as the boat brought him within speaking distance.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I saw the race between your messenger’s bark and theirs.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “Through no good-will of yours, Callum.
