Chapter VII

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

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

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From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

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

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

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

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

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

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

used of riotously drunken merrymaking

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

plural of “charter” — a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation

From this reading The story of Charters was indeed a singular one.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

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

From this reading MY COMRADES.

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

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

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From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

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From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

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

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

the act of forcing out someone or something

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

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From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

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

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

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

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

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

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

rash impulsiveness

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

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

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The story of Charters was indeed a singular one.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

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From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

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From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY COMRADES.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

to, toward, or in the northeast

From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The story of Charters was indeed a singular one.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

on the contrary

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

unusual or striking

From this reading The story of Charters was indeed a singular one.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

a male human offspring

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

make square

From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The story of Charters was indeed a singular one.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

a person who follows next in order

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

the adult male singing voice above baritone

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

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

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

careful and diligent in the use of resources

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

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

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

male cat

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

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

From this reading Five miles north-east of Dumfries there stands a tall, square, and ancient fortress called the Castle of Amisfield, between the two head streams of the Lochar.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

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

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Time and experience had somewhat tempered the reckless tenor of his ways, and, though his boisterous manner was rather startling at times, I could not but deem myself fortunate in having a companion so well educated as he.

at the time that

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

which person or people

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tom Kirkton was the son of a thrifty and prudent Scottish clergyman, who had educated him for the Church, in the hope that he might be his assistant and successor; but the wild life led by Tom when at college, a natural impetuosity of temper, a genius for everything but application--rash adventures and excitements--with stories of nights spent in gambling and carousing, and rumours of various _intrigues d'amour_, led to his formal expulsion by the Reverend Principal, and ultimately drove him into the ranks of the Scots Greys.