used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
(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 THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Culloden was lost, but a large body of the clans had not come up in time to engage in the battle.
propose a payment
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Culloden was lost, but a large body of the clans had not come up in time to engage in the battle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Culloden was lost, but a large body of the clans had not come up in time to engage in the battle.
CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Cavalry were useless in rough country and southern soldiers easily outwitted and confused.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Had Prince Charles not lost his head in the debacle of Culloden he might have remained King of the Highlands if not of Scotland itself.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
clansnounUS /klænz/
plural of “clan” — group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading Culloden was lost, but a large body of the clans had not come up in time to engage in the battle.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Culloden was lost, but a large body of the clans had not come up in time to engage in the battle.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Cavalry were useless in rough country and southern soldiers easily outwitted and confused.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Cavalry were useless in rough country and southern soldiers easily outwitted and confused.
Culloden
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From this reading Culloden was lost, but a large body of the clans had not come up in time to engage in the battle.
debaclenounUS /dəˈbɑːkəl/
a sudden and violent collapse
From this reading Had Prince Charles not lost his head in the debacle of Culloden he might have remained King of the Highlands if not of Scotland itself.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Cavalry were useless in rough country and southern soldiers easily outwitted and confused.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Culloden was lost, but a large body of the clans had not come up in time to engage in the battle.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
FLICKERverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Culloden was lost, but a large body of the clans had not come up in time to engage in the battle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Prince Charles not lost his head in the debacle of Culloden he might have remained King of the Highlands if not of Scotland itself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had Prince Charles not lost his head in the debacle of Culloden he might have remained King of the Highlands if not of Scotland itself.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Had Prince Charles not lost his head in the debacle of Culloden he might have remained King of the Highlands if not of Scotland itself.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
HighlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading Had Prince Charles not lost his head in the debacle of Culloden he might have remained King of the Highlands if not of Scotland itself.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Had Prince Charles not lost his head in the debacle of Culloden he might have remained King of the Highlands if not of Scotland itself.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
ignominiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Culloden was lost, but a large body of the clans had not come up in time to engage in the battle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Had Prince Charles not lost his head in the debacle of Culloden he might have remained King of the Highlands if not of Scotland itself.
JacobitesnounUS /ˈdʒækəbaɪts/
plural of “jacobite” — a supporter of James II after he was overthrown or a supporter of the Stuarts
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Had Prince Charles not lost his head in the debacle of Culloden he might have remained King of the Highlands if not of Scotland itself.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Culloden was lost, but a large body of the clans had not come up in time to engage in the battle.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Culloden was lost, but a large body of the clans had not come up in time to engage in the battle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had Prince Charles not lost his head in the debacle of Culloden he might have remained King of the Highlands if not of Scotland itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
outwittedverbUS /ˈaʊtwɪtɪd/
inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit
From this reading Cavalry were useless in rough country and southern soldiers easily outwitted and confused.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Had Prince Charles not lost his head in the debacle of Culloden he might have remained King of the Highlands if not of Scotland itself.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Had Prince Charles not lost his head in the debacle of Culloden he might have remained King of the Highlands if not of Scotland itself.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Cavalry were useless in rough country and southern soldiers easily outwitted and confused.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
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 Had Prince Charles not lost his head in the debacle of Culloden he might have remained King of the Highlands if not of Scotland itself.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Cavalry were useless in rough country and southern soldiers easily outwitted and confused.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Cavalry were useless in rough country and southern soldiers easily outwitted and confused.
speltnoun
hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
be standing; be upright
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
express a supposition
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Culloden was lost, but a large body of the clans had not come up in time to engage in the battle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
unquestionedadjectiveUS /ənˈkwestʃənd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Culloden was lost, but a large body of the clans had not come up in time to engage in the battle.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Cavalry were useless in rough country and southern soldiers easily outwitted and confused.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Culloden was lost, but a large body of the clans had not come up in time to engage in the battle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading An ignominious flight spelt utter ruin to the chiefs and unquestioned submission to the Government, whereas a stand in the hills was eminently suited to Highland warfare.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE LAST FLICKER It is an error to suppose that the Jacobites were ready to surrender all hope of resistance without a last bid for terms, if not for victory.
