used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Thou art a true son of Malise MacKim, whatever thy mother may aver," cried the Earl.
aververbUS /ˈeɪvər/
report or maintain
From this reading "Thou art a true son of Malise MacKim, whatever thy mother may aver," cried the Earl.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading He rode up, therefore, and craved permission to speak to the Earl, seizing an occasion when David had fallen a little behind.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Thou art a true son of Malise MacKim, whatever thy mother may aver," cried the Earl.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading He rode up, therefore, and craved permission to speak to the Earl, seizing an occasion when David had fallen a little behind.
EDINBURGHnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading He rode up, therefore, and craved permission to speak to the Earl, seizing an occasion when David had fallen a little behind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He rode up, therefore, and craved permission to speak to the Earl, seizing an occasion when David had fallen a little behind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He rode up, therefore, and craved permission to speak to the Earl, seizing an occasion when David had fallen a little behind.
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 For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
MacKim
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From this reading "Thou art a true son of Malise MacKim, whatever thy mother may aver," cried the Earl.
Malise
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From this reading "Thou art a true son of Malise MacKim, whatever thy mother may aver," cried the Earl.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Thou art a true son of Malise MacKim, whatever thy mother may aver," cried the Earl.
Moorfoots
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From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Thou art a true son of Malise MacKim, whatever thy mother may aver," cried the Earl.
not any; not one
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He rode up, therefore, and craved permission to speak to the Earl, seizing an occasion when David had fallen a little behind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
approval to do something
From this reading He rode up, therefore, and craved permission to speak to the Earl, seizing an occasion when David had fallen a little behind.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
determined
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading He rode up, therefore, and craved permission to speak to the Earl, seizing an occasion when David had fallen a little behind.
Sholto
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From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
a male human offspring
From this reading "Thou art a true son of Malise MacKim, whatever thy mother may aver," cried the Earl.
express in speech
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He rode up, therefore, and craved permission to speak to the Earl, seizing an occasion when David had fallen a little behind.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thou art a true son of Malise MacKim, whatever thy mother may aver," cried the Earl.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thou art a true son of Malise MacKim, whatever thy mother may aver," cried the Earl.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Thou art a true son of Malise MacKim, whatever thy mother may aver," cried the Earl.
unwarned
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From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He rode up, therefore, and craved permission to speak to the Earl, seizing an occasion when David had fallen a little behind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Thou art a true son of Malise MacKim, whatever thy mother may aver," cried the Earl.
at the time that
From this reading He rode up, therefore, and craved permission to speak to the Earl, seizing an occasion when David had fallen a little behind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "EDINBURGH CASTLE, TOWER, AND TOWN" It was with an anxious heart that Sholto rode out behind his master over the bald northerly slopes of the Moorfoots.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading For a long time David Douglas kept close to his brother, so that the captain of the guard could speak no private word.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For, though he knew that nothing was to be gained by remonstrance, Sholto was resolved that he would not let his reckless master run unwarned into danger so deadly and certain.
