Aiodh
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From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading There the colours were unfurled, and Sir Donald, sheathed in his bright armour, sat on horseback with his sword drawn.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading There the colours were unfurled, and Sir Donald, sheathed in his bright armour, sat on horseback with his sword drawn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
Bürger-platz
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From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The fifteen companies of Highlanders fell quickly into their ranks; the musketeers in the centre with the colours, the pikes on the flanks, the drums, fifes, and pipes on the right of the line.
chimney-tops
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From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
ClannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading There the colours were unfurled, and Sir Donald, sheathed in his bright armour, sat on horseback with his sword drawn.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The fifteen companies of Highlanders fell quickly into their ranks; the musketeers in the centre with the colours, the pikes on the flanks, the drums, fifes, and pipes on the right of the line.
the first light of day
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
Donald
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From this reading There the colours were unfurled, and Sir Donald, sheathed in his bright armour, sat on horseback with his sword drawn.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading There the colours were unfurled, and Sir Donald, sheathed in his bright armour, sat on horseback with his sword drawn.
drumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading The fifteen companies of Highlanders fell quickly into their ranks; the musketeers in the centre with the colours, the pikes on the flanks, the drums, fifes, and pipes on the right of the line.
echoingadjectiveUS /ˈekoʊɪŋ/
(of sounds) repeating by reflection
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
ElbenounUS /elb/
a river in central Europe that arises in northwestern Czechoslovakia and flows northward through Germany to empty into the North Sea
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The fifteen companies of Highlanders fell quickly into their ranks; the musketeers in the centre with the colours, the pikes on the flanks, the drums, fifes, and pipes on the right of the line.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
fifes
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From this reading The fifteen companies of Highlanders fell quickly into their ranks; the musketeers in the centre with the colours, the pikes on the flanks, the drums, fifes, and pipes on the right of the line.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The fifteen companies of Highlanders fell quickly into their ranks; the musketeers in the centre with the colours, the pikes on the flanks, the drums, fifes, and pipes on the right of the line.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading The fifteen companies of Highlanders fell quickly into their ranks; the musketeers in the centre with the colours, the pikes on the flanks, the drums, fifes, and pipes on the right of the line.
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
gablesnounUS /ˈɡeɪbəlz/
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
glimmeringnounUS /ˈɡlɪmərɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
HighlandersnounUS /ˈhaɪlændərz/
plural of “highlander” — a soldier in a Scottish regiment from the Highlands
From this reading The fifteen companies of Highlanders fell quickly into their ranks; the musketeers in the centre with the colours, the pikes on the flanks, the drums, fifes, and pipes on the right of the line.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There the colours were unfurled, and Sir Donald, sheathed in his bright armour, sat on horseback with his sword drawn.
HoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading There the colours were unfurled, and Sir Donald, sheathed in his bright armour, sat on horseback with his sword drawn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The fifteen companies of Highlanders fell quickly into their ranks; the musketeers in the centre with the colours, the pikes on the flanks, the drums, fifes, and pipes on the right of the line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The fifteen companies of Highlanders fell quickly into their ranks; the musketeers in the centre with the colours, the pikes on the flanks, the drums, fifes, and pipes on the right of the line.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
Mackay
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From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
the force of workers available
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
musketeersnounUS /ˌmʌskəˈtiːrz/
plural of “musketeer” — a foot soldier armed with a musket
From this reading The fifteen companies of Highlanders fell quickly into their ranks; the musketeers in the centre with the colours, the pikes on the flanks, the drums, fifes, and pipes on the right of the line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
pibrochnoun
martial music with variations; to be played by bagpipes
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
pikesnounUS /paɪks/
plural of “pike” — a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading The fifteen companies of Highlanders fell quickly into their ranks; the musketeers in the centre with the colours, the pikes on the flanks, the drums, fifes, and pipes on the right of the line.
pipersnounUS /ˈpaɪpərz/
plural of “piper” — someone who plays the bagpipe
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The fifteen companies of Highlanders fell quickly into their ranks; the musketeers in the centre with the colours, the pikes on the flanks, the drums, fifes, and pipes on the right of the line.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
with speed
From this reading The fifteen companies of Highlanders fell quickly into their ranks; the musketeers in the centre with the colours, the pikes on the flanks, the drums, fifes, and pipes on the right of the line.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The fifteen companies of Highlanders fell quickly into their ranks; the musketeers in the centre with the colours, the pikes on the flanks, the drums, fifes, and pipes on the right of the line.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The fifteen companies of Highlanders fell quickly into their ranks; the musketeers in the centre with the colours, the pikes on the flanks, the drums, fifes, and pipes on the right of the line.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There the colours were unfurled, and Sir Donald, sheathed in his bright armour, sat on horseback with his sword drawn.
SCOTTISHnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading THE SCOTTISH STANDARD.
sheathedadjectiveUS /ʃiːðd/
enclosed in a protective covering; sometimes used in combination
From this reading There the colours were unfurled, and Sir Donald, sheathed in his bright armour, sat on horseback with his sword drawn.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
term of address for a man
From this reading There the colours were unfurled, and Sir Donald, sheathed in his bright armour, sat on horseback with his sword drawn.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
STANDARDadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading THE SCOTTISH STANDARD.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
storks
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From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
Strathnaver
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From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading There the colours were unfurled, and Sir Donald, sheathed in his bright armour, sat on horseback with his sword drawn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCOTTISH STANDARD.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There the colours were unfurled, and Sir Donald, sheathed in his bright armour, sat on horseback with his sword drawn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
unfurledverbUS /ənˈfɜːrld/
past form of “unfurl” — unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state
From this reading There the colours were unfurled, and Sir Donald, sheathed in his bright armour, sat on horseback with his sword drawn.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
at the time that
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
a Caucasian
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Hoarse and fierce, and wild and wailing, by turns it rang in the echoing streets "_The white banner of Clan Aiodh,_" that martial air which so often has summoned the tribes of Strathnaver to battle and victory; and, from every street and alley, our men came forth in marching order to the place of arms.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The pale dawn was glimmering on the misty waters of the Elbe, and the storks were flapping their dewy wings on the steep gables and fantastic chimney-tops, when our pipers in the Bürger-platz blew loud and shrill the pibroch of Mackay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There the colours were unfurled, and Sir Donald, sheathed in his bright armour, sat on horseback with his sword drawn.
