Chapter IV

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

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

a town in western Washington

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

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

From this reading SIR DONALD AND HIS REGIMENT.

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From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

a worker skilled in making armor or arms

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

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

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

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

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

plural of “butt” — thick end of the handle

From this reading I had a good pair of our Scottish pistols, with iron butts, a back sword and dagger.

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From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading As leg-pieces had now gone out of fashion, and withal I was to wear a kilt like my comrades, tassettes were not required.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.

From this reading I had a good pair of our Scottish pistols, with iron butts, a back sword and dagger.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

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From this reading SIR DONALD AND HIS REGIMENT.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As leg-pieces had now gone out of fashion, and withal I was to wear a kilt like my comrades, tassettes were not required.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

a man of refinement

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

destroyed or killed

From this reading As leg-pieces had now gone out of fashion, and withal I was to wear a kilt like my comrades, tassettes were not required.

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

From this reading I had a good pair of our Scottish pistols, with iron butts, a back sword and dagger.

armor plate that protects the neck

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

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

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

armor plate that protects the head

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

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

From this reading SIR DONALD AND HIS REGIMENT.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

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

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

adorned by inlays

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

a knee-length pleated tartan skirt worn by men as part of the traditional dress in the Highlands of northern Scotland

From this reading As leg-pieces had now gone out of fashion, and withal I was to wear a kilt like my comrades, tassettes were not required.

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From this reading As leg-pieces had now gone out of fashion, and withal I was to wear a kilt like my comrades, tassettes were not required.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As leg-pieces had now gone out of fashion, and withal I was to wear a kilt like my comrades, tassettes were not required.

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 It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As leg-pieces had now gone out of fashion, and withal I was to wear a kilt like my comrades, tassettes were not required.

not any; not one

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As leg-pieces had now gone out of fashion, and withal I was to wear a kilt like my comrades, tassettes were not required.

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

From this reading As leg-pieces had now gone out of fashion, and withal I was to wear a kilt like my comrades, tassettes were not required.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I had a good pair of our Scottish pistols, with iron butts, a back sword and dagger.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As leg-pieces had now gone out of fashion, and withal I was to wear a kilt like my comrades, tassettes were not required.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading I had a good pair of our Scottish pistols, with iron butts, a back sword and dagger.

plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading I had a good pair of our Scottish pistols, with iron butts, a back sword and dagger.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading SIR DONALD AND HIS REGIMENT.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading As leg-pieces had now gone out of fashion, and withal I was to wear a kilt like my comrades, tassettes were not required.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading I had a good pair of our Scottish pistols, with iron butts, a back sword and dagger.

term of address for a man

From this reading SIR DONALD AND HIS REGIMENT.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

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

From this reading I had a good pair of our Scottish pistols, with iron butts, a back sword and dagger.

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From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

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

From this reading As leg-pieces had now gone out of fashion, and withal I was to wear a kilt like my comrades, tassettes were not required.

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

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

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

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

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

From this reading As leg-pieces had now gone out of fashion, and withal I was to wear a kilt like my comrades, tassettes were not required.

be dressed in

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

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

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.

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

From this reading As leg-pieces had now gone out of fashion, and withal I was to wear a kilt like my comrades, tassettes were not required.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It consisted of back and breast plates, curiously inlaid with many rare and quaint devices; steel gloves, arm-pieces, a gorget and open helmet, with three iron bars, to protect the face from sword-cuts.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading As leg-pieces had now gone out of fashion, and withal I was to wear a kilt like my comrades, tassettes were not required.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading From an eminent armourer in the Castlegate of the Brave Town of Aberdeen, I had purchased a suit of plain but well-tempered armour, such as a gentleman might wear, and such as no gentleman could be without in those days, before the wars of the Covenant.