used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
Ah
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From this reading Ah! well, many a brave boy has begun the world on less than five shillings, and Ian was not the lad to be daunted.
(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 Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ah! well, many a brave boy has begun the world on less than five shillings, and Ian was not the lad to be daunted.
for the reason that
From this reading I purposely pass over the parting with his mother, father, brothers, and sister, because I do not wish to have my pages blistered with tears.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ah! well, many a brave boy has begun the world on less than five shillings, and Ian was not the lad to be daunted.
blisteredverbUS /ˈblɪstərd/
past form of “blister” — get blistered
From this reading I purposely pass over the parting with his mother, father, brothers, and sister, because I do not wish to have my pages blistered with tears.
a youthful male person
From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
Braes
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From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Ah! well, many a brave boy has begun the world on less than five shillings, and Ian was not the lad to be daunted.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I purposely pass over the parting with his mother, father, brothers, and sister, because I do not wish to have my pages blistered with tears.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
chattels
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From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading Ah! well, many a brave boy has begun the world on less than five shillings, and Ian was not the lad to be daunted.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I purposely pass over the parting with his mother, father, brothers, and sister, because I do not wish to have my pages blistered with tears.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I purposely pass over the parting with his mother, father, brothers, and sister, because I do not wish to have my pages blistered with tears.
fifteen-years-old
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From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Ah! well, many a brave boy has begun the world on less than five shillings, and Ian was not the lad to be daunted.
five-shilling-piece
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From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
FRASER
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From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
the father of your father or mother
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ah! well, many a brave boy has begun the world on less than five shillings, and Ian was not the lad to be daunted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I purposely pass over the parting with his mother, father, brothers, and sister, because I do not wish to have my pages blistered with tears.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
I'LL
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From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
Ian
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From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
Inverness
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From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
a boy or man
From this reading Ah! well, many a brave boy has begun the world on less than five shillings, and Ian was not the lad to be daunted.
the act of departing
From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Ah! well, many a brave boy has begun the world on less than five shillings, and Ian was not the lad to be daunted.
LOVAT
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From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
LOYALISTnounUS /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/
a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
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 Ah! well, many a brave boy has begun the world on less than five shillings, and Ian was not the lad to be daunted.
march in a procession
From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I purposely pass over the parting with his mother, father, brothers, and sister, because I do not wish to have my pages blistered with tears.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I purposely pass over the parting with his mother, father, brothers, and sister, because I do not wish to have my pages blistered with tears.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading I purposely pass over the parting with his mother, father, brothers, and sister, because I do not wish to have my pages blistered with tears.
the act of departing politely
From this reading I purposely pass over the parting with his mother, father, brothers, and sister, because I do not wish to have my pages blistered with tears.
go across or through
From this reading I purposely pass over the parting with his mother, father, brothers, and sister, because I do not wish to have my pages blistered with tears.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading I purposely pass over the parting with his mother, father, brothers, and sister, because I do not wish to have my pages blistered with tears.
ROBERTSONnounUS /ˈrɑːbərtsən/
United States basketball guard (born in 1938)
From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Ah! well, many a brave boy has begun the world on less than five shillings, and Ian was not the lad to be daunted.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I purposely pass over the parting with his mother, father, brothers, and sister, because I do not wish to have my pages blistered with tears.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
Sturdilyadverb
in a sturdy manner
From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading I purposely pass over the parting with his mother, father, brothers, and sister, because I do not wish to have my pages blistered with tears.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ah! well, many a brave boy has begun the world on less than five shillings, and Ian was not the lad to be daunted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading LEAVING HOME--A HUMBLE TRADE--"I'LL NOT SERVE UNDER A FRASER OF LOVAT: I AM A ROBERTSON AND A LOYALIST."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sturdily did the boy march off, however, with all his chattels tied up in a bundle swung over his shoulder on the end of a stick, and a five-shilling-piece in his pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
(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 Ah! well, many a brave boy has begun the world on less than five shillings, and Ian was not the lad to be daunted.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I purposely pass over the parting with his mother, father, brothers, and sister, because I do not wish to have my pages blistered with tears.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with a heart filled to overflowing that Ian Robertson, my fifteen-years-old grandfather, left his old home on the Braes and started on his journey to the distant town of Inverness.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Ah! well, many a brave boy has begun the world on less than five shillings, and Ian was not the lad to be daunted.
