aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "And where was Jean when the 'press' found you there alone?" said Julian Wemyss, smiling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And the famous costume which so witched the men of war?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
Blairmore
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From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
Bothy
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From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Uncle Julian had had much experience, and he only smiled more knowingly than ever.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
CONFESSIONSnounUS /kənˈfeʃənz/
plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading "And the famous costume which so witched the men of war?" he asked.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
at any time
From this reading But Uncle Julian had had much experience, and he only smiled more knowingly than ever.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading But Uncle Julian had had much experience, and he only smiled more knowingly than ever.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading "And the famous costume which so witched the men of war?" he asked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
set up or found
From this reading "And where was Jean when the 'press' found you there alone?" said Julian Wemyss, smiling.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
GarlandverbUS /ˈɡɑːrlənd/
adorn with bands of flowers or leaves
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
Glenanmays
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From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Uncle Julian had had much experience, and he only smiled more knowingly than ever.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
conformity or harmony
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
knowinglyadverbUS /ˈnoʊɪŋli/
with full knowledge and deliberation
From this reading But Uncle Julian had had much experience, and he only smiled more knowingly than ever.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
Laurence
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From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
the force of workers available
From this reading "And the famous costume which so witched the men of war?" he asked.
moorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Uncle Julian had had much experience, and he only smiled more knowingly than ever.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But Uncle Julian had had much experience, and he only smiled more knowingly than ever.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
and nothing more
From this reading But Uncle Julian had had much experience, and he only smiled more knowingly than ever.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
PATSY'S
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From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading "And where was Jean when the 'press' found you there alone?" said Julian Wemyss, smiling.
press-gang
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From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
any competition
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
except for; apart from
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But Uncle Julian had had much experience, and he only smiled more knowingly than ever.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "And where was Jean when the 'press' found you there alone?" said Julian Wemyss, smiling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And the famous costume which so witched the men of war?" he asked.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "And where was Jean when the 'press' found you there alone?" said Julian Wemyss, smiling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "And the famous costume which so witched the men of war?" he asked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
look attentively
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
Wemyss
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From this reading "And where was Jean when the 'press' found you there alone?" said Julian Wemyss, smiling.
at the time that
From this reading PATSY'S CONFESSIONS Patsy had said nothing at home about her race over the moors to save the Glenanmays lads from the press-gang, and when her Uncle Julian, having talked to Captain Laurence, approached her on the subject, my lady replied that she was at the Bothy of Blairmore to help her friend Jean Garland.
in or at the place that
From this reading "And where was Jean when the 'press' found you there alone?" said Julian Wemyss, smiling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "And the famous costume which so witched the men of war?" he asked.
witched
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From this reading "And the famous costume which so witched the men of war?" he asked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "She was outside, keeping watch for her brothers," said Patsy, looking at him with bright, clear eyes that could not be other than truthful.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And where was Jean when the 'press' found you there alone?" said Julian Wemyss, smiling.
