1745
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
43
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It is a story that each generation cherishes with undiminished affection.
(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 All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
Charlie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
cherishesverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “cherish” — be fond of; be attached to
From this reading It is a story that each generation cherishes with undiminished affection.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
claymorenounUS /ˈkleɪmɔːr/
a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
craveverbUS /kreɪv/
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
dirknounUS /dɜːrk/
a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
put on clothes
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It is a story that each generation cherishes with undiminished affection.
eddying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
FOREWORDnounUS /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading It is a story that each generation cherishes with undiminished affection.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
gibbet's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
heathernounUS /ˈheðər/
common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
highlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
the act of retaining something
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
incivilitynounUS /ˌɪnsɪˈvɪlɪti/
deliberate discourtesy
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a story that each generation cherishes with undiminished affection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a story that each generation cherishes with undiminished affection.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
immediately past
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
a woman of refinement
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
engage in
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
the force of workers available
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
accept an excuse for
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
go across or through
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
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 It is a story that each generation cherishes with undiminished affection.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
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 He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a story that each generation cherishes with undiminished affection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
undiminishedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈmɪnɪʃt/
not lessened or diminished
From this reading It is a story that each generation cherishes with undiminished affection.
unsheath
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All about Rob were hoarse cries, groans, eddying smoke, and the roar and clatter of arms (_see_ p.
at the time that
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Some have called it the last burst of chivalry in modern history, and doubtless for that reason when other more vital aspects are forgotten, the campaign of Prince Charlie will sustain its fascination and its glamour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He watched one of the men unsheath his dirk and make a gesture significant enough With a great rattle of chains the gibbet's burden dropped with a clatter FOREWORD All the world knows the tale of the Rising of 1745.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 43) Frontispiece "Madam," said he, "I crave your pardon for this seeming incivility" "I am the Prince," said the man upon the horse He peered through the heather upon the beach The holding of the pass He was in full highland dress, with a claymore at his side
