used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To the gallant Militiamen the training meant six weeks’ pay, a bounty, his shirts, and a pair of boots.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It cleared the Models and allowed the local policemen an opportunity for holidays.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The shirts and boots were important items, for many arrived shirtless and almost bootless.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _The_ annual training of the Glesca Mileeshy was an event of importance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It cleared the Models and allowed the local policemen an opportunity for holidays.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading _The_ annual training of the Glesca Mileeshy was an event of importance.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The shirts and boots were important items, for many arrived shirtless and almost bootless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
bootlessadjective
unproductive of success
From this reading The shirts and boots were important items, for many arrived shirtless and almost bootless.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading To the gallant Militiamen the training meant six weeks’ pay, a bounty, his shirts, and a pair of boots.
bountynounUS /ˈbaʊnti/
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
From this reading To the gallant Militiamen the training meant six weeks’ pay, a bounty, his shirts, and a pair of boots.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading It cleared the Models and allowed the local policemen an opportunity for holidays.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _The_ annual training of the Glesca Mileeshy was an event of importance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It cleared the Models and allowed the local policemen an opportunity for holidays.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading To the gallant Militiamen the training meant six weeks’ pay, a bounty, his shirts, and a pair of boots.
Glesca
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The_ annual training of the Glesca Mileeshy was an event of importance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To the gallant Militiamen the training meant six weeks’ pay, a bounty, his shirts, and a pair of boots.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It cleared the Models and allowed the local policemen an opportunity for holidays.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading _The_ annual training of the Glesca Mileeshy was an event of importance.
of great significance or value
From this reading The shirts and boots were important items, for many arrived shirtless and almost bootless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It cleared the Models and allowed the local policemen an opportunity for holidays.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading The shirts and boots were important items, for many arrived shirtless and almost bootless.
kirknounUS /kɜːrk/
a Scottish church
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading It cleared the Models and allowed the local policemen an opportunity for holidays.
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 The shirts and boots were important items, for many arrived shirtless and almost bootless.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading To the gallant Militiamen the training meant six weeks’ pay, a bounty, his shirts, and a pair of boots.
Mileeshy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The_ annual training of the Glesca Mileeshy was an event of importance.
Militiamannoun
a member of the militia; serves only during emergencies
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
MilitiamennounUS /məˈlɪʃəmɪn/
plural of “militiaman” — a member of the militia; serves only during emergencies
From this reading To the gallant Militiamen the training meant six weeks’ pay, a bounty, his shirts, and a pair of boots.
ModelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading It cleared the Models and allowed the local policemen an opportunity for holidays.
not any; not one
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The_ annual training of the Glesca Mileeshy was an event of importance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It cleared the Models and allowed the local policemen an opportunity for holidays.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading To the gallant Militiamen the training meant six weeks’ pay, a bounty, his shirts, and a pair of boots.
pastedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪstɪd/
affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading To the gallant Militiamen the training meant six weeks’ pay, a bounty, his shirts, and a pair of boots.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading It cleared the Models and allowed the local policemen an opportunity for holidays.
proclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
public-house
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From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
shirtless
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From this reading The shirts and boots were important items, for many arrived shirtless and almost bootless.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading To the gallant Militiamen the training meant six weeks’ pay, a bounty, his shirts, and a pair of boots.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading To the gallant Militiamen the training meant six weeks’ pay, a bounty, his shirts, and a pair of boots.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The_ annual training of the Glesca Mileeshy was an event of importance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the gallant Militiamen the training meant six weeks’ pay, a bounty, his shirts, and a pair of boots.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading _The_ annual training of the Glesca Mileeshy was an event of importance.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The_ annual training of the Glesca Mileeshy was an event of importance.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading To the gallant Militiamen the training meant six weeks’ pay, a bounty, his shirts, and a pair of boots.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The shirts and boots were important items, for many arrived shirtless and almost bootless.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the average Militiaman had no permanent place of abode, he was summoned to camp by a proclamation in big type, which was pasted on the kirk, police, and public-house doors.
