838
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From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
Addison
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From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
Addison's
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From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
Alberti's
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From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
Allan
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From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
applicationsnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dr. Johnson and I sat by ourselves at the inn, and talked a good deal.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dr. Johnson and I sat by ourselves at the inn, and talked a good deal.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
ChiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
Classicks
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From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
Colnoun
a pass between mountain peaks
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Dr. Johnson and I sat by ourselves at the inn, and talked a good deal.
DescriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
Dr
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From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Dr. Johnson and I sat by ourselves at the inn, and talked a good deal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dr. Johnson and I sat by ourselves at the inn, and talked a good deal.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
Inchkenneth
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From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Dr. Johnson and I sat by ourselves at the inn, and talked a good deal.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
ItaliannounUS /ˌɪˈtæljən/
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
ItalynounUS /ˈɪtəli/
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
JohnsonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Dr. Johnson and I sat by ourselves at the inn, and talked a good deal.
Leandro
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From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
M'Lean
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From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
M'Leans
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From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
MullverbUS /mʌl/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Dr. Johnson and I sat by ourselves at the inn, and talked a good deal.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
plagiary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
RemarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Dr. Johnson and I sat by ourselves at the inn, and talked a good deal.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Dr. Johnson and I sat by ourselves at the inn, and talked a good deal.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
Tobermorie
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From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
tumblesnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlz/
plural of “tumble” — an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I told him, that I had found, in Leandro Alberti's Description of Italy, much of what Addison has given us in his _Remarks_[838].
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Our friend Col went to visit his aunt, the wife of Dr. Alexander M'Lean, a physician, who lives about a mile from Tobermorie.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He said, 'The collection of passages from the Classicks has been made by another Italian: it is, however, impossible to detect a man as a plagiary in such a case, because all who set about making such a collection must find the same passages; but, if you find the same applications in another book, then Addison's learning in his _Remarks_ tumbles down.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan M'Lean, uncle to young Col, and Chief of the M'Leans, to whose house we intended to go the next day.
