Chapter VII

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

From this reading Many pleasant trips had been planned, and the first was to be a picnic on Loch Katrine, which was not far from Skylemore.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

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

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Many pleasant trips had been planned, and the first was to be a picnic on Loch Katrine, which was not far from Skylemore.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Many pleasant trips had been planned, and the first was to be a picnic on Loch Katrine, which was not far from Skylemore.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

terminate

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

plural of “clan” — group of people related by blood or marriage

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

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

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "There is the loch now," cried Don, presently.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading "There is the loch now," cried Don, presently.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

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

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Many pleasant trips had been planned, and the first was to be a picnic on Loch Katrine, which was not far from Skylemore.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Many pleasant trips had been planned, and the first was to be a picnic on Loch Katrine, which was not far from Skylemore.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Many pleasant trips had been planned, and the first was to be a picnic on Loch Katrine, which was not far from Skylemore.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

plural of “glen” — a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

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

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

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

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

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

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

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

From this reading "There is the loch now," cried Don, presently.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

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

From this reading Many pleasant trips had been planned, and the first was to be a picnic on Loch Katrine, which was not far from Skylemore.

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

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

in a literal sense

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)

From this reading Many pleasant trips had been planned, and the first was to be a picnic on Loch Katrine, which was not far from Skylemore.

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

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many pleasant trips had been planned, and the first was to be a picnic on Loch Katrine, which was not far from Skylemore.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Many pleasant trips had been planned, and the first was to be a picnic on Loch Katrine, which was not far from Skylemore.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "There is the loch now," cried Don, presently.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Many pleasant trips had been planned, and the first was to be a picnic on Loch Katrine, which was not far from Skylemore.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading Many pleasant trips had been planned, and the first was to be a picnic on Loch Katrine, which was not far from Skylemore.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading Many pleasant trips had been planned, and the first was to be a picnic on Loch Katrine, which was not far from Skylemore.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Many pleasant trips had been planned, and the first was to be a picnic on Loch Katrine, which was not far from Skylemore.

-ing form of “prance” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

in the near future

From this reading "There is the loch now," cried Don, presently.

a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

express in words

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

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

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

in the near future

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

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

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There is the loch now," cried Don, presently.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

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

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Many pleasant trips had been planned, and the first was to be a picnic on Loch Katrine, which was not far from Skylemore.

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

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

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

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

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

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

at the time that

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Many pleasant trips had been planned, and the first was to be a picnic on Loch Katrine, which was not far from Skylemore.

which person or people

From this reading It was early on a bright summer's morning when Dugald, with his four prancing horses, appeared at the door, and the two Clans of Gordons and Lindsays, to say nothing of Sandy, who was a MacPherson, piled into the big break, along with many baskets full of good things.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading With a waving of caps and handkerchiefs off they went, and soon they were driving along the beautiful mountain glens and through the Trossachs, which means literally a wooded gorge or ravine.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading SUMMER HOLIDAYS IT was the beginning of the summer holidays, and the Gordons, with Sandy, had come to Skylemore that the young people might spend their holidays together.