used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WEIRD STORY.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
anterioradjectiveUS /ænˈtɪriər/
of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
Breadalbane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
capturingverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
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 Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
Crianlarich
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
essayistnounUS /ˈeseɪɪst/
a writer of literary works
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
divisible by two
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The strange event referred to, occurred in the Tower of Glengyle.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
Glenfinglas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
Glengyle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The strange event referred to, occurred in the Tower of Glengyle.
Glenlochy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
Grahame's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
heathernounUS /ˈheðər/
common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
HighlandersnounUS /ˈhaɪlændərz/
plural of “highlander” — a soldier in a Scottish regiment from the Highlands
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
imbuedverbUS /ˌɪmˈbjuːd/
past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
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 Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
MacAleister
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
Montrose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
mountaineersnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrz/
plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The strange event referred to, occurred in the Tower of Glengyle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
Ossian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
a human being
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
literature in metrical form
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The strange event referred to, occurred in the Tower of Glengyle.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
solitudes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
not in physical motion
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A WEIRD STORY.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The strange event referred to, occurred in the Tower of Glengyle.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The strange event referred to, occurred in the Tower of Glengyle.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
tracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
valenounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
WEIRDadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading A WEIRD STORY.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
in or at the place that
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
which person or people
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some days after baffling Colonel Grahame's party at Crianlarich--and while Montrose was planning a raid, to be led by himself in person into the mountains, for the purpose of capturing Rob Roy--the latter, with MacAleister, was hunting in the old Royal forest of Glenfinglas, and among the hills that look down on Glenlochy, a long and narrow vale in Breadalbane, where, in his father's time, Duncan of the Heads resided, and where the ruins of his house are still to be traced among the heather.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Another version of it has been given by a celebrated essayist on the superstitions of the Highlanders, but without stating the locality, or who were the actors therein.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In tracing the history of Rob Roy, we now come to one of those dark and supernatural events which, according to Highland tradition, were then a portion of the everyday life of the Scottish mountaineers, and were the result of local influences, and by their minds being deeply imbued in early youth by poetry and music, by legends anterior even to the songs of Ossian, and by the solemn scenery of the vast solitudes which formed their home.
