used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading He had a house at the corner of St. Andrew Square, in a street as yet anonymous.
anonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading He had a house at the corner of St. Andrew Square, in a street as yet anonymous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had a house at the corner of St. Andrew Square, in a street as yet anonymous.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading “St. David Street” chalked up a witty young lady, Miss Nancy Ord, daughter of Chief Baron Ord, and St. David Street it is to this day.
bogverbUS /bɑːɡ/
cause to slow down or get stuck
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His servant, in a state of indignation, brought him the news.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
chalkedverbUS /tʃɔːkt/
past form of “chalk” — write, draw, or trace with chalk
From this reading “St. David Street” chalked up a witty young lady, Miss Nancy Ord, daughter of Chief Baron Ord, and St. David Street it is to this day.
a person who is in charge
From this reading “St. David Street” chalked up a witty young lady, Miss Nancy Ord, daughter of Chief Baron Ord, and St. David Street it is to this day.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He had a house at the corner of St. Andrew Square, in a street as yet anonymous.
CreednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
a female human offspring
From this reading “St. David Street” chalked up a witty young lady, Miss Nancy Ord, daughter of Chief Baron Ord, and St. David Street it is to this day.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading “St. David Street” chalked up a witty young lady, Miss Nancy Ord, daughter of Chief Baron Ord, and St. David Street it is to this day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “St. David Street” chalked up a witty young lady, Miss Nancy Ord, daughter of Chief Baron Ord, and St. David Street it is to this day.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a house at the corner of St. Andrew Square, in a street as yet anonymous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His servant, in a state of indignation, brought him the news.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had a house at the corner of St. Andrew Square, in a street as yet anonymous.
how
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From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading His servant, in a state of indignation, brought him the news.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “St. David Street” chalked up a witty young lady, Miss Nancy Ord, daughter of Chief Baron Ord, and St. David Street it is to this day.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “St. David Street” chalked up a witty young lady, Miss Nancy Ord, daughter of Chief Baron Ord, and St. David Street it is to this day.
immediately past
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “St. David Street” chalked up a witty young lady, Miss Nancy Ord, daughter of Chief Baron Ord, and St. David Street it is to this day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading “St. David Street” chalked up a witty young lady, Miss Nancy Ord, daughter of Chief Baron Ord, and St. David Street it is to this day.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
information about recent and important events
From this reading His servant, in a state of indignation, brought him the news.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
and nothing more
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
Ord
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “St. David Street” chalked up a witty young lady, Miss Nancy Ord, daughter of Chief Baron Ord, and St. David Street it is to this day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
by chance
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
express in words
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading His servant, in a state of indignation, brought him the news.
make square
From this reading He had a house at the corner of St. Andrew Square, in a street as yet anonymous.
St
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From this reading He had a house at the corner of St. Andrew Square, in a street as yet anonymous.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His servant, in a state of indignation, brought him the news.
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 The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He had a house at the corner of St. Andrew Square, in a street as yet anonymous.
caught or fixed
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “St. David Street” chalked up a witty young lady, Miss Nancy Ord, daughter of Chief Baron Ord, and St. David Street it is to this day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
threadbareadjectiveUS /ˈθredber/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “St. David Street” chalked up a witty young lady, Miss Nancy Ord, daughter of Chief Baron Ord, and St. David Street it is to this day.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “St. David Street” chalked up a witty young lady, Miss Nancy Ord, daughter of Chief Baron Ord, and St. David Street it is to this day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The story is threadbare of how he was stuck in a bog under the Castle rock, and was only helped out by a passing Edinburgh dame on condition that he would say the Lord’s Prayer and the Creed.
a late time of life
From this reading More witty and more probable, though perhaps as well known, is the following: In the last years of his life he deserted the Old Town for the New.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had a house at the corner of St. Andrew Square, in a street as yet anonymous.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “St. David Street” chalked up a witty young lady, Miss Nancy Ord, daughter of Chief Baron Ord, and St. David Street it is to this day.
