Chapter X

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

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Upon the whole, there was no proof against Walter.

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

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

for the reason that

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

someone who makes an offer

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

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

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Presumption was against him, but the evidence was rather in his favour.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

a sudden desire

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

travel across or pass over

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Presumption was against him, but the evidence was rather in his favour.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading Presumption was against him, but the evidence was rather in his favour.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

set up or found

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

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

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

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

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Presumption was against him, but the evidence was rather in his favour.

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

From this reading Presumption was against him, but the evidence was rather in his favour.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

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

From this reading Presumption was against him, but the evidence was rather in his favour.

impose something unpleasant

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

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

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

a form of address for a man

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

not any; not one

From this reading Upon the whole, there was no proof against Walter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

an assumption that is taken for granted

From this reading Presumption was against him, but the evidence was rather in his favour.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Upon the whole, there was no proof against Walter.

established beyond doubt

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

on the contrary

From this reading Presumption was against him, but the evidence was rather in his favour.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

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

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

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

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

Scottish sailor who was put ashore on a deserted island off the coast of Chile for five years (providing the basis for Daniel Defoe's novel about Robinson Crusoe) (1676-1721)

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

carry out

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

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

From this reading Upon the whole, there was no proof against Walter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Upon the whole, there was no proof against Walter.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

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

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

a cruel and oppressive dictator

From this reading Military law, however, prevailed; and he found that there was no redress to be had of any grievance or insult, that this petty tyrant, in his caprice, thought fit to inflict.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon the whole, there was no proof against Walter.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Upon the whole, there was no proof against Walter.

possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.

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

From this reading Upon the whole, there was no proof against Walter.

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

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

which person or people

From this reading His drivers were ordered to take the whole stock from the farms of Kirkinhope, belonging to David Bryden, who lived at a distance, because it was proven, that Mr Renwick had preached and baptized some children on the bounds of that farm.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Upon the whole, there was no proof against Walter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That stock he caused to be taken to Selkirk, and sent orders to the sheriff to sell it by public roup, at the cross, to the highest bidder; but with Walter’s stock he did not meddle at that time; so far did justice mark his proceedings.