Chapter I

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From this reading He was born at "Crowlin," Knoidart, in 1728.

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From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

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From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

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From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

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

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

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

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

a large-scale farming enterprise

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

in addition

From this reading "Spanish John" was the _nom de guerre_ of John, son of John, son of Æneas, son of Ranald McDonell of Scottos, or Scothouse, who was also head of the Glengarry family.

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

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

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

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

brought into existence

From this reading He was born at "Crowlin," Knoidart, in 1728.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

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From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

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From this reading He was born at "Crowlin," Knoidart, in 1728.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "Spanish John" was the _nom de guerre_ of John, son of John, son of Æneas, son of Ranald McDonell of Scottos, or Scothouse, who was also head of the Glengarry family.

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From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

being one more than seven

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

a social unit living together

From this reading "Spanish John" was the _nom de guerre_ of John, son of John, son of Æneas, son of Ranald McDonell of Scottos, or Scothouse, who was also head of the Glengarry family.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

a Scottish cap with straight sides and a crease along the top from front to back; worn by Highlanders as part of military dress

From this reading "Spanish John" was the _nom de guerre_ of John, son of John, son of Æneas, son of Ranald McDonell of Scottos, or Scothouse, who was also head of the Glengarry family.

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From this reading "Spanish John" was the _nom de guerre_ of John, son of John, son of Æneas, son of Ranald McDonell of Scottos, or Scothouse, who was also head of the Glengarry family.

someone who plays the harp

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

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

From this reading He was born at "Crowlin," Knoidart, in 1728.

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

From this reading "Spanish John" was the _nom de guerre_ of John, son of John, son of Æneas, son of Ranald McDonell of Scottos, or Scothouse, who was also head of the Glengarry family.

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

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

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

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

ten 10s

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

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

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

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From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

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From this reading He was born at "Crowlin," Knoidart, in 1728.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

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 He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

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From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

being seven more than ninety

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

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From this reading "Spanish John" was the _nom de guerre_ of John, son of John, son of Æneas, son of Ranald McDonell of Scottos, or Scothouse, who was also head of the Glengarry family.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

involved in a kind of operation

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Spanish John" was the _nom de guerre_ of John, son of John, son of Æneas, son of Ranald McDonell of Scottos, or Scothouse, who was also head of the Glengarry family.

a member of the Algonquian people of southern Ontario

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

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From this reading "Spanish John" was the _nom de guerre_ of John, son of John, son of Æneas, son of Ranald McDonell of Scottos, or Scothouse, who was also head of the Glengarry family.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

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From this reading "Spanish John" was the _nom de guerre_ of John, son of John, son of Æneas, son of Ranald McDonell of Scottos, or Scothouse, who was also head of the Glengarry family.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

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From this reading "Spanish John" was the _nom de guerre_ of John, son of John, son of Æneas, son of Ranald McDonell of Scottos, or Scothouse, who was also head of the Glengarry family.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

a male human offspring

From this reading "Spanish John" was the _nom de guerre_ of John, son of John, son of Æneas, son of Ranald McDonell of Scottos, or Scothouse, who was also head of the Glengarry family.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

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From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

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

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

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

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

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

From this reading "Spanish John" was the _nom de guerre_ of John, son of John, son of Æneas, son of Ranald McDonell of Scottos, or Scothouse, who was also head of the Glengarry family.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He left home to study in the Scots College in Rome in 1740, but in 1744 we find him serving as Ensign in the "Regiment Irlandia" for King Carlo of Naples, and in 1746 he was on his way to Scotland carrying money and despatches for Prince Charles.

at the time that

From this reading _Being a Memoir, now first published in complete form, of the Early Life and Adventures of Colonel John McDonell, known as "Spanish John," when a Lieutenant in the Company of St. James of the Regiment Irlandia, in the Service of the King of Spain operating in Italy_

which person or people

From this reading "Spanish John" was the _nom de guerre_ of John, son of John, son of Æneas, son of Ranald McDonell of Scottos, or Scothouse, who was also head of the Glengarry family.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Entered according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, by HARPER & BROTHERS, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

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From this reading "Spanish John" was the _nom de guerre_ of John, son of John, son of Æneas, son of Ranald McDonell of Scottos, or Scothouse, who was also head of the Glengarry family.