used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
buildernounUS /ˈbɪldər/
a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading In due time, however, it transpired that the stranger was a builder, and that he was making his estimates for erecting a church.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading In due time, however, it transpired that the stranger was a builder, and that he was making his estimates for erecting a church.
co-operation
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From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
conjectured
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From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In due time, however, it transpired that the stranger was a builder, and that he was making his estimates for erecting a church.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
erectingnounUS /ɪˈrektɪŋ/
the act of building or putting up
From this reading In due time, however, it transpired that the stranger was a builder, and that he was making his estimates for erecting a church.
estimatesnounUS /ˈestəməts/
plural of “estimate” — an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading In due time, however, it transpired that the stranger was a builder, and that he was making his estimates for erecting a church.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
a man of refinement
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
glennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In due time, however, it transpired that the stranger was a builder, and that he was making his estimates for erecting a church.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In due time, however, it transpired that the stranger was a builder, and that he was making his estimates for erecting a church.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
IMPOLICY
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From this reading IRISH IMPOLICY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading IRISH IMPOLICY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
and nothing more
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In due time, however, it transpired that the stranger was a builder, and that he was making his estimates for erecting a church.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
not any; not one
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
in the near future
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
ProtestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/
an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
purchasernounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/
a person who buys
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
Rosso's
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From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading In due time, however, it transpired that the stranger was a builder, and that he was making his estimates for erecting a church.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In due time, however, it transpired that the stranger was a builder, and that he was making his estimates for erecting a church.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading In due time, however, it transpired that the stranger was a builder, and that he was making his estimates for erecting a church.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
at the time that
From this reading The friendship between these gentlemen proved of no little advantage to their neighbours when an occasion presently arose for their co-operation for the good of their parish.
which person or people
From this reading News reached Mr. Rosso’s ears one day that a strange gentleman was on a visit at the house of a Protestant in the next parish, who had a field or two in the glen, just advertised for sale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was immediately conjectured that the gentleman came as a purchaser of this land; but it was not till it had been repeatedly surveyed and measured that any gossip could ascertain what he meant to do with it.
