used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
aspiringadjectiveUS /əˈspaɪrɪŋ/
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
propose a payment
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
fearless and daring
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
chamoisnoun
a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
ClimbersnounUS /ˈklaɪmərz/
plural of “climber” — a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
craggyadjectiveUS /ˈkræɡi/
having hills and crags
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
CragsnounUS /kræɡz/
plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
cragsmannoun
a climber of vertical rock faces
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
ExpertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
highest in quality
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
Haggart
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From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
provoking horror
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
a boy or man
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The Scotch are expert climbers, and I was now a Scot in most things, particularly in language.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
MaterialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Scotch are expert climbers, and I was now a Scot in most things, particularly in language.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
not any; not one
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Scotch are expert climbers, and I was now a Scot in most things, particularly in language.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
win a victory over
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The Scotch are expert climbers, and I was now a Scot in most things, particularly in language.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
RobbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
RulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
except for; apart from
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
ScotnounUS /skɑːt/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading The Scotch are expert climbers, and I was now a Scot in most things, particularly in language.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading The Scotch are expert climbers, and I was now a Scot in most things, particularly in language.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
not often
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Scotch are expert climbers, and I was now a Scot in most things, particularly in language.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Expert Climbers--The Crags--Something Red--The Horrible Edge--David Haggart--Fine Materials--The Greatest Victory--Extraordinary Robber--The Ruling Passion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Scotch are expert climbers, and I was now a Scot in most things, particularly in language.
(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 Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile I had become a daring cragsman, a character to which an English lad has seldom opportunities of aspiring; for in England there are neither crags nor mountains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of these, however, as is well known, there is no lack in Scotland, and the habits of individuals are invariably in harmony with the country in which they dwell.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Castle in which I dwelt stood upon a rock, a bold and craggy one, which, at first sight, would seem to bid defiance to any feet save those of goats and chamois; but patience and perseverance generally enable mankind to overcome things which, at first sight, appear impossible.
