Chapter XXII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There were with him about a score of Frasers, all armed with musket and sword, and Bishop Hugh Macdonald, who did not desert the old man in his hour of need.

later than; following

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

(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 For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

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From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading There were with him about a score of Frasers, all armed with musket and sword, and Bishop Hugh Macdonald, who did not desert the old man in his hour of need.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading There were with him about a score of Frasers, all armed with musket and sword, and Bishop Hugh Macdonald, who did not desert the old man in his hour of need.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

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From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

act of transferring property title from one person to another

From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

a small house with a single story

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading There were with him about a score of Frasers, all armed with musket and sword, and Bishop Hugh Macdonald, who did not desert the old man in his hour of need.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

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From this reading There were with him about a score of Frasers, all armed with musket and sword, and Bishop Hugh Macdonald, who did not desert the old man in his hour of need.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading There were with him about a score of Frasers, all armed with musket and sword, and Bishop Hugh Macdonald, who did not desert the old man in his hour of need.

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From this reading There were with him about a score of Frasers, all armed with musket and sword, and Bishop Hugh Macdonald, who did not desert the old man in his hour of need.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

of the present time and place

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

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From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

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From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

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From this reading There were with him about a score of Frasers, all armed with musket and sword, and Bishop Hugh Macdonald, who did not desert the old man in his hour of need.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading There were with him about a score of Frasers, all armed with musket and sword, and Bishop Hugh Macdonald, who did not desert the old man in his hour of need.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen

From this reading There were with him about a score of Frasers, all armed with musket and sword, and Bishop Hugh Macdonald, who did not desert the old man in his hour of need.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading There were with him about a score of Frasers, all armed with musket and sword, and Bishop Hugh Macdonald, who did not desert the old man in his hour of need.

not any; not one

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There were with him about a score of Frasers, all armed with musket and sword, and Bishop Hugh Macdonald, who did not desert the old man in his hour of need.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

the work of a sailor

From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading There were with him about a score of Frasers, all armed with musket and sword, and Bishop Hugh Macdonald, who did not desert the old man in his hour of need.

plural of “searcher” — someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow

From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading There were with him about a score of Frasers, all armed with musket and sword, and Bishop Hugh Macdonald, who did not desert the old man in his hour of need.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

The state or fact of lasting only for a short time; impermanence of all worldly things.

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

up to a particular time

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading For long after the fateful visit of Murray of Broughton he had been prepared for immediate flight, but as time passed and nothing occurred to alarm him he took to sitting in the sun or playing a hand of cards, or brooding inside the cottage upon the transience of all human greatness.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were with him about a score of Frasers, all armed with musket and sword, and Bishop Hugh Macdonald, who did not desert the old man in his hour of need.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It may have occurred to him to send a diplomatic message to the Duke of Cumberland at Fort Augustus, but there is no evidence to show whether he took any definite steps until it was too late.

which person or people

From this reading There were with him about a score of Frasers, all armed with musket and sword, and Bishop Hugh Macdonald, who did not desert the old man in his hour of need.

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From this reading It was on the first of June that the sloop _Furnace and Terror_ conveying a detachment of soldiers from the garrison of Fort William, came sailing down the coast of Knoidart and Arisaig.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CAPTURE OF LORD LOVAT As weeks passed on and still the searchers did not come Lord Lovat's hopes rose, and schemes no doubt began to run through his mind for a continuance of the struggle or a reconciliation with the Government.