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From this reading The sovereign ceased, and, sealing what he spoke, From Arthur's Seat[1] confirming thunders broke.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading This act, from high Ben Lomond where she floats, The thrifty goddess, Caledonia, notes.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The conscious culprits, to their fate resigned, Sank to their knees, all piously inclined.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
amainadverb
at full speed; with great haste
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sovereign ceased, and, sealing what he spoke, From Arthur's Seat[1] confirming thunders broke.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading The sovereign ceased, and, sealing what he spoke, From Arthur's Seat[1] confirming thunders broke.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading This act, from high Ben Lomond where she floats, The thrifty goddess, Caledonia, notes.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
lacking funds
From this reading The sovereign ceased, and, sealing what he spoke, From Arthur's Seat[1] confirming thunders broke.
CaledonianounUS /ˌkæləˈdoʊniə/
the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland
From this reading This act, from high Ben Lomond where she floats, The thrifty goddess, Caledonia, notes.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The sovereign ceased, and, sealing what he spoke, From Arthur's Seat[1] confirming thunders broke.
confirmingadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmɪŋ/
indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen
From this reading The sovereign ceased, and, sealing what he spoke, From Arthur's Seat[1] confirming thunders broke.
intentionally conceived
From this reading The conscious culprits, to their fate resigned, Sank to their knees, all piously inclined.
culpritsnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪts/
plural of “culprit” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading The conscious culprits, to their fate resigned, Sank to their knees, all piously inclined.
cursingverbUS /ˈkɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
DashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
derivesverbUS /dərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “derive” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
disclosesverbUS /dɪˈskloʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
exposesnounUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪz/
plural of “expose” — the exposure of an impostor or a fraud
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The conscious culprits, to their fate resigned, Sank to their knees, all piously inclined.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
floatsnounUS /floʊts/
plural of “float” — the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
From this reading This act, from high Ben Lomond where she floats, The thrifty goddess, Caledonia, notes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sovereign ceased, and, sealing what he spoke, From Arthur's Seat[1] confirming thunders broke.
GliblyadverbUS /ˈɡlɪbli/
with superficial plausibility
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading This act, from high Ben Lomond where she floats, The thrifty goddess, Caledonia, notes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sovereign ceased, and, sealing what he spoke, From Arthur's Seat[1] confirming thunders broke.
HeadlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading This act, from high Ben Lomond where she floats, The thrifty goddess, Caledonia, notes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The conscious culprits, to their fate resigned, Sank to their knees, all piously inclined.
kiltsnounUS /kɪlts/
plural of “kilt” — a knee-length pleated tartan skirt worn by men as part of the traditional dress in the Highlands of northern Scotland
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading The conscious culprits, to their fate resigned, Sank to their knees, all piously inclined.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
lo
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From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
Lomond
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From this reading This act, from high Ben Lomond where she floats, The thrifty goddess, Caledonia, notes.
manualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading This act, from high Ben Lomond where she floats, The thrifty goddess, Caledonia, notes.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
phialnoun
a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
piouslyadverbUS /ˈpaɪəsli/
in a devout and pious manner
From this reading The conscious culprits, to their fate resigned, Sank to their knees, all piously inclined.
plaidnounUS /plæd/
a cloth having a crisscross design
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
ravishes
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From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
RemovesnounUS /riˈmuːvz/
plural of “remove” — degree of figurative distance or separation
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading The conscious culprits, to their fate resigned, Sank to their knees, all piously inclined.
RosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The conscious culprits, to their fate resigned, Sank to their knees, all piously inclined.
sans
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From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
sealingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the act of treating something to make it repel water
From this reading The sovereign ceased, and, sealing what he spoke, From Arthur's Seat[1] confirming thunders broke.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The sovereign ceased, and, sealing what he spoke, From Arthur's Seat[1] confirming thunders broke.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This act, from high Ben Lomond where she floats, The thrifty goddess, Caledonia, notes.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
sixpencenoun
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading The sovereign ceased, and, sealing what he spoke, From Arthur's Seat[1] confirming thunders broke.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The sovereign ceased, and, sealing what he spoke, From Arthur's Seat[1] confirming thunders broke.
stitchnounUS /stɪtʃ/
a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
successive (without a break)
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sovereign ceased, and, sealing what he spoke, From Arthur's Seat[1] confirming thunders broke.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The conscious culprits, to their fate resigned, Sank to their knees, all piously inclined.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This act, from high Ben Lomond where she floats, The thrifty goddess, Caledonia, notes.
thriftyadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪfti/
careful and diligent in the use of resources
From this reading This act, from high Ben Lomond where she floats, The thrifty goddess, Caledonia, notes.
thundersnounUS /ˈθʌndərz/
plural of “thunder” — a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading The sovereign ceased, and, sealing what he spoke, From Arthur's Seat[1] confirming thunders broke.
tiltsnounUS /tɪlts/
plural of “tilt” — a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
From this reading Glibly as nimble sixpence, down she tilts Headlong, and ravishes away their kilts, Tears off each plaid and all their shirts discloses, Removes each shirt and their broad backs exposes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The conscious culprits, to their fate resigned, Sank to their knees, all piously inclined.
TweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The sovereign ceased, and, sealing what he spoke, From Arthur's Seat[1] confirming thunders broke.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
in or at the place that
From this reading This act, from high Ben Lomond where she floats, The thrifty goddess, Caledonia, notes.
Where't
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From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
WitchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading The king advanced--then cursing fled amain Dashing the phial to the stony plain (Where't straight became a fountain brimming o'er, Whence Father Tweed derives his liquid store) For lo! already on each back _sans_ stitch The red sign manual of the Rosy Witch!
