adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He has been suspected of helping to compose, and of issuing as a genuine antique, a ballad, _Auld Maitland_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading He also wrote about the ballad, as a thing obtained from recitation, to two friends and fellow-antiquaries.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has been suspected of helping to compose, and of issuing as a genuine antique, a ballad, _Auld Maitland_.
antiquarianadjective
of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
antiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading He has been suspected of helping to compose, and of issuing as a genuine antique, a ballad, _Auld Maitland_.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
AuldadjectiveUS /ɔːld/
a Scottish word
From this reading He has been suspected of helping to compose, and of issuing as a genuine antique, a ballad, _Auld Maitland_.
balladnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading He has been suspected of helping to compose, and of issuing as a genuine antique, a ballad, _Auld Maitland_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has been suspected of helping to compose, and of issuing as a genuine antique, a ballad, _Auld Maitland_.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
cognisantadjective
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading He has been suspected of helping to compose, and of issuing as a genuine antique, a ballad, _Auld Maitland_.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading If to Scott’s knowledge it was a modern imitation, Sir Walter deliberately lied.
fellow-antiquaries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He also wrote about the ballad, as a thing obtained from recitation, to two friends and fellow-antiquaries.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He also wrote about the ballad, as a thing obtained from recitation, to two friends and fellow-antiquaries.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He also wrote about the ballad, as a thing obtained from recitation, to two friends and fellow-antiquaries.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading He has been suspected of helping to compose, and of issuing as a genuine antique, a ballad, _Auld Maitland_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has been suspected of helping to compose, and of issuing as a genuine antique, a ballad, _Auld Maitland_.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has been suspected of helping to compose, and of issuing as a genuine antique, a ballad, _Auld Maitland_.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading He has been suspected of helping to compose, and of issuing as a genuine antique, a ballad, _Auld Maitland_.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If to Scott’s knowledge it was a modern imitation, Sir Walter deliberately lied.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading If to Scott’s knowledge it was a modern imitation, Sir Walter deliberately lied.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading He has been suspected of helping to compose, and of issuing as a genuine antique, a ballad, _Auld Maitland_.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On my side it is “about” the veracity of Sir Walter Scott.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading If to Scott’s knowledge it was a modern imitation, Sir Walter deliberately lied.
liednounUS /laɪd/
a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
From this reading If to Scott’s knowledge it was a modern imitation, Sir Walter deliberately lied.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading He has been suspected of helping to compose, and of issuing as a genuine antique, a ballad, _Auld Maitland_.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading If to Scott’s knowledge it was a modern imitation, Sir Walter deliberately lied.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On my side it is “about” the veracity of Sir Walter Scott.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He also wrote about the ballad, as a thing obtained from recitation, to two friends and fellow-antiquaries.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On my side it is “about” the veracity of Sir Walter Scott.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
PERSONSnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
potherverb
make upset or troubled
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading He also wrote about the ballad, as a thing obtained from recitation, to two friends and fellow-antiquaries.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading On my side it is “about” the veracity of Sir Walter Scott.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading If to Scott’s knowledge it was a modern imitation, Sir Walter deliberately lied.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On my side it is “about” the veracity of Sir Walter Scott.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading He has been suspected of helping to compose, and of issuing as a genuine antique, a ballad, _Auld Maitland_.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading He also wrote about the ballad, as a thing obtained from recitation, to two friends and fellow-antiquaries.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has been suspected of helping to compose, and of issuing as a genuine antique, a ballad, _Auld Maitland_.
tractate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He also wrote about the ballad, as a thing obtained from recitation, to two friends and fellow-antiquaries.
veracitynounUS /vərˈæsɪti/
unwillingness to tell lies
From this reading On my side it is “about” the veracity of Sir Walter Scott.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If to Scott’s knowledge it was a modern imitation, Sir Walter deliberately lied.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
womanries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PERSONS not much interested in, or cognisant of, “antiquarian old womanries,” as Sir Walter called them, may ask “what all the pother is about,” in this little tractate.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He also wrote about the ballad, as a thing obtained from recitation, to two friends and fellow-antiquaries.
