1646
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From this reading His pistols were bright as silver, and came from the famous workshop established at Doune, so long ago as 1646, by Thomas Cadell.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
in the past
From this reading His pistols were bright as silver, and came from the famous workshop established at Doune, so long ago as 1646, by Thomas Cadell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His pistols were bright as silver, and came from the famous workshop established at Doune, so long ago as 1646, by Thomas Cadell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
beltedadjectiveUS /ˈbeltəd/
having or provided with a belt
From this reading Rob's coat was of rough, home-made, brown stuff, destitute of lace or ornament; but his great belted plaid of scarlet tartan filled up the eye.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading His pistols were bright as silver, and came from the famous workshop established at Doune, so long ago as 1646, by Thomas Cadell.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Rob's coat was of rough, home-made, brown stuff, destitute of lace or ornament; but his great belted plaid of scarlet tartan filled up the eye.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rob's coat was of rough, home-made, brown stuff, destitute of lace or ornament; but his great belted plaid of scarlet tartan filled up the eye.
buttoning
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From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His pistols were bright as silver, and came from the famous workshop established at Doune, so long ago as 1646, by Thomas Cadell.
Cadell
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From this reading His pistols were bright as silver, and came from the famous workshop established at Doune, so long ago as 1646, by Thomas Cadell.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His pistols were bright as silver, and came from the famous workshop established at Doune, so long ago as 1646, by Thomas Cadell.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading Rob's coat was of rough, home-made, brown stuff, destitute of lace or ornament; but his great belted plaid of scarlet tartan filled up the eye.
Doune
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From this reading His pistols were bright as silver, and came from the famous workshop established at Doune, so long ago as 1646, by Thomas Cadell.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading THE DUEL.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading His pistols were bright as silver, and came from the famous workshop established at Doune, so long ago as 1646, by Thomas Cadell.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
the organ of sight
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His pistols were bright as silver, and came from the famous workshop established at Doune, so long ago as 1646, by Thomas Cadell.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Rob's coat was of rough, home-made, brown stuff, destitute of lace or ornament; but his great belted plaid of scarlet tartan filled up the eye.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Rob's coat was of rough, home-made, brown stuff, destitute of lace or ornament; but his great belted plaid of scarlet tartan filled up the eye.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
home-made
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From this reading Rob's coat was of rough, home-made, brown stuff, destitute of lace or ornament; but his great belted plaid of scarlet tartan filled up the eye.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
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 Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
levelledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
inflected form of “level” — aim at
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His pistols were bright as silver, and came from the famous workshop established at Doune, so long ago as 1646, by Thomas Cadell.
long-skirted
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From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
muzzlenounUS /ˈmʌzəl/
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Rob's coat was of rough, home-made, brown stuff, destitute of lace or ornament; but his great belted plaid of scarlet tartan filled up the eye.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Rob's coat was of rough, home-made, brown stuff, destitute of lace or ornament; but his great belted plaid of scarlet tartan filled up the eye.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading His pistols were bright as silver, and came from the famous workshop established at Doune, so long ago as 1646, by Thomas Cadell.
plaidnounUS /plæd/
a cloth having a crisscross design
From this reading Rob's coat was of rough, home-made, brown stuff, destitute of lace or ornament; but his great belted plaid of scarlet tartan filled up the eye.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
Rob's
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From this reading Rob's coat was of rough, home-made, brown stuff, destitute of lace or ornament; but his great belted plaid of scarlet tartan filled up the eye.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Rob's coat was of rough, home-made, brown stuff, destitute of lace or ornament; but his great belted plaid of scarlet tartan filled up the eye.
Roy
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From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His pistols were bright as silver, and came from the famous workshop established at Doune, so long ago as 1646, by Thomas Cadell.
soldier-like
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From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Rob's coat was of rough, home-made, brown stuff, destitute of lace or ornament; but his great belted plaid of scarlet tartan filled up the eye.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
tartannounUS /ˈtɑːrtən/
a cloth having a crisscross design
From this reading Rob's coat was of rough, home-made, brown stuff, destitute of lace or ornament; but his great belted plaid of scarlet tartan filled up the eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUEL.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading His pistols were bright as silver, and came from the famous workshop established at Doune, so long ago as 1646, by Thomas Cadell.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He then levelled a pistol at the full length of his right arm, and every eye was bent upon the muzzle from which death was expected to issue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His pistols were bright as silver, and came from the famous workshop established at Doune, so long ago as 1646, by Thomas Cadell.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir James drew up his tall and soldier-like figure to its full height, and buttoning to the throat his long-skirted scarlet coat, the breast of which was covered with broad bars of silver lace, he fixed his keen dark eyes steadily on the figure of Rob Roy.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading His pistols were bright as silver, and came from the famous workshop established at Doune, so long ago as 1646, by Thomas Cadell.
