Chapter XXXI

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

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From this reading The first troops that appeared were Harrison's Foot, a wing of the 15th Regiment, which thirty years before fought against Viscount Dundee at the battle of Killycrankie.

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

From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The first troops that appeared were Harrison's Foot, a wing of the 15th Regiment, which thirty years before fought against Viscount Dundee at the battle of Killycrankie.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The first troops that appeared were Harrison's Foot, a wing of the 15th Regiment, which thirty years before fought against Viscount Dundee at the battle of Killycrankie.

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The first troops that appeared were Harrison's Foot, a wing of the 15th Regiment, which thirty years before fought against Viscount Dundee at the battle of Killycrankie.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

make by braiding or interlacing

From this reading They had philemot yellow facings, and coats elaborately laced with white braid.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

United States mythologist (1904-1987)

From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

the leader of a group of people

From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading They had philemot yellow facings, and coats elaborately laced with white braid.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

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From this reading The first troops that appeared were Harrison's Foot, a wing of the 15th Regiment, which thirty years before fought against Viscount Dundee at the battle of Killycrankie.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

with elaboration

From this reading They had philemot yellow facings, and coats elaborately laced with white braid.

to come or go into

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

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From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

plural of “facing” — a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading They had philemot yellow facings, and coats elaborately laced with white braid.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first troops that appeared were Harrison's Foot, a wing of the 15th Regiment, which thirty years before fought against Viscount Dundee at the battle of Killycrankie.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The first troops that appeared were Harrison's Foot, a wing of the 15th Regiment, which thirty years before fought against Viscount Dundee at the battle of Killycrankie.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The first troops that appeared were Harrison's Foot, a wing of the 15th Regiment, which thirty years before fought against Viscount Dundee at the battle of Killycrankie.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

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From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They had philemot yellow facings, and coats elaborately laced with white braid.

possessive form of “harrison” — English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading The first troops that appeared were Harrison's Foot, a wing of the 15th Regiment, which thirty years before fought against Viscount Dundee at the battle of Killycrankie.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

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

From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

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From this reading The first troops that appeared were Harrison's Foot, a wing of the 15th Regiment, which thirty years before fought against Viscount Dundee at the battle of Killycrankie.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

closed with a lace

From this reading They had philemot yellow facings, and coats elaborately laced with white braid.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

plural of “loyalist” — a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)

From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

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From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905

From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

go across or through

From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

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From this reading They had philemot yellow facings, and coats elaborately laced with white braid.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

plural of “redcoat” — British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading The first troops that appeared were Harrison's Foot, a wing of the 15th Regiment, which thirty years before fought against Viscount Dundee at the battle of Killycrankie.

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

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From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

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From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

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From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

the first light of day

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading The first troops that appeared were Harrison's Foot, a wing of the 15th Regiment, which thirty years before fought against Viscount Dundee at the battle of Killycrankie.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The first troops that appeared were Harrison's Foot, a wing of the 15th Regiment, which thirty years before fought against Viscount Dundee at the battle of Killycrankie.

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

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From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count

From this reading The first troops that appeared were Harrison's Foot, a wing of the 15th Regiment, which thirty years before fought against Viscount Dundee at the battle of Killycrankie.

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

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

From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

in or at the place that

From this reading With them was an expatriated chieftain, Campbell of Glendaruail--a place which means the Vale of Red Blood, where Magnus, King of Norway, perished with his army in defeat.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

a Caucasian

From this reading They had philemot yellow facings, and coats elaborately laced with white braid.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading The first troops that appeared were Harrison's Foot, a wing of the 15th Regiment, which thirty years before fought against Viscount Dundee at the battle of Killycrankie.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Marquises of Seaforth and Tullybardine, as the loyalists termed both, with Rob Roy, took up a position at the narrow pass of Strachells, the highest part of Glensheil.

a late time of life

From this reading The first troops that appeared were Harrison's Foot, a wing of the 15th Regiment, which thirty years before fought against Viscount Dundee at the battle of Killycrankie.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading THE BATTLE OF GLENSHEIL, By sunrise on the 10th of June, the shrill pipes playing "Tulloch Ard" (the gathering and war-cry of the MacKenzies) rang in Glensheil, the dwelling place of the wild MacRaes, as the British redcoats, and the Dutch in yellow uniforms, were seen to enter that beautiful valley, which is fifteen miles in length, forming line by regiments as they advanced into the open space.