used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was his intention to avoid all the district about Fort William by taking boat to the other side.
(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 It was his intention to avoid all the district about Fort William by taking boat to the other side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading It was his intention to avoid all the district about Fort William by taking boat to the other side.
barteredverbUS /ˈbɑːrtərd/
past form of “barter” — exchange goods without involving money
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It was his intention to avoid all the district about Fort William by taking boat to the other side.
placed in a grave
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was his intention to avoid all the district about Fort William by taking boat to the other side.
clansnounUS /klænz/
plural of “clan” — group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
clothing in general
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading And so, with more confidence, he stepped out towards the south, and reached Loch Linnhe without misadventure.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In this manner he passed through Glencoe and travelling by day, reached the head of Loch Rannoch in a dusk of drizzling rain.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
the act of departing
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading It was his intention to avoid all the district about Fort William by taking boat to the other side.
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading In this manner he passed through Glencoe and travelling by day, reached the head of Loch Rannoch in a dusk of drizzling rain.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading In this manner he passed through Glencoe and travelling by day, reached the head of Loch Rannoch in a dusk of drizzling rain.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
exorbitantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading It was his intention to avoid all the district about Fort William by taking boat to the other side.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
yet to be or coming
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
Glencoe
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From this reading In this manner he passed through Glencoe and travelling by day, reached the head of Loch Rannoch in a dusk of drizzling rain.
God-speed
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From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In this manner he passed through Glencoe and travelling by day, reached the head of Loch Rannoch in a dusk of drizzling rain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was his intention to avoid all the district about Fort William by taking boat to the other side.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his intention to avoid all the district about Fort William by taking boat to the other side.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
kiltnounUS /kɪlt/
a knee-length pleated tartan skirt worn by men as part of the traditional dress in the Highlands of northern Scotland
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
Linnhe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And so, with more confidence, he stepped out towards the south, and reached Loch Linnhe without misadventure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
LochnounUS /lɑːk/
a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)
From this reading And so, with more confidence, he stepped out towards the south, and reached Loch Linnhe without misadventure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this manner he passed through Glencoe and travelling by day, reached the head of Loch Rannoch in a dusk of drizzling rain.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
misadventurenounUS /mɪsədˈventʃər/
an instance of misfortune
From this reading And so, with more confidence, he stepped out towards the south, and reached Loch Linnhe without misadventure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
MucklenounUS /ˈmʌkəl/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And so, with more confidence, he stepped out towards the south, and reached Loch Linnhe without misadventure.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In this manner he passed through Glencoe and travelling by day, reached the head of Loch Rannoch in a dusk of drizzling rain.
pedlarnoun
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
select carefully from a group
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading In this manner he passed through Glencoe and travelling by day, reached the head of Loch Rannoch in a dusk of drizzling rain.
Rannoch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
Robertsons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was his intention to avoid all the district about Fort William by taking boat to the other side.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so, with more confidence, he stepped out towards the south, and reached Loch Linnhe without misadventure.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading And so, with more confidence, he stepped out towards the south, and reached Loch Linnhe without misadventure.
Stewarts
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From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was his intention to avoid all the district about Fort William by taking boat to the other side.
express in words
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this manner he passed through Glencoe and travelling by day, reached the head of Loch Rannoch in a dusk of drizzling rain.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In this manner he passed through Glencoe and travelling by day, reached the head of Loch Rannoch in a dusk of drizzling rain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
in the direction of
From this reading And so, with more confidence, he stepped out towards the south, and reached Loch Linnhe without misadventure.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR MEN Of the travelling of Rob to the south there is little enough to tell until he reached Rannoch, the country of Robertsons and Stewarts, and other clans more like to pick a pocket than to cry God-speed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was his intention to avoid all the district about Fort William by taking boat to the other side.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was his intention to avoid all the district about Fort William by taking boat to the other side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the evening following the departure of Muckle John, Rob had bartered with a pedlar upon the road for a suit of old clothes, and too fearful of the future to refuse the exorbitant price demanded, he gave him some silver and buried his kilt in a mountain pool.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And so, with more confidence, he stepped out towards the south, and reached Loch Linnhe without misadventure.
