adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was surprised to find that, as a work of art, it was inferior to my recollection of it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
AfterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards I read "The Heart of Midlothian."
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
amusedadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading I was surprised to find that, as a work of art, it was inferior to my recollection of it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Yet, when I had finished the book and put it away, a singular thing happened.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Yet, when I had finished the book and put it away, a singular thing happened.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
dragsnounUS /dræɡz/
plural of “drag” — the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I was surprised to find that, as a work of art, it was inferior to my recollection of it.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Yet, when I had finished the book and put it away, a singular thing happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet, when I had finished the book and put it away, a singular thing happened.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Yet, when I had finished the book and put it away, a singular thing happened.
HeartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Afterwards I read "The Heart of Midlothian."
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading I was surprised to find that, as a work of art, it was inferior to my recollection of it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was surprised to find that, as a work of art, it was inferior to my recollection of it.
ItsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
localitiesnounUS /loʊˈkælɪtiz/
plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
Midlothian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Afterwards I read "The Heart of Midlothian."
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
momentumnounUS /moʊˈmentəm/
an impelling force or strength
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was surprised to find that, as a work of art, it was inferior to my recollection of it.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
prolixitynoun
boring verbosity
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Yet, when I had finished the book and put it away, a singular thing happened.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Afterwards I read "The Heart of Midlothian."
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading I was surprised to find that, as a work of art, it was inferior to my recollection of it.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading Yet, when I had finished the book and put it away, a singular thing happened.
slovenlinessnounUS /ˈslʌvənlinəs/
a lack of order and tidiness; not cared for
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
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 Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I was surprised to find that, as a work of art, it was inferior to my recollection of it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was surprised to find that, as a work of art, it was inferior to my recollection of it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Yet, when I had finished the book and put it away, a singular thing happened.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was surprised to find that, as a work of art, it was inferior to my recollection of it.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was surprised to find that, as a work of art, it was inferior to my recollection of it.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Yet, when I had finished the book and put it away, a singular thing happened.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not long ago, in Edinburgh, I amused myself in looking up some of the localities made famous in Scott's romances, which are as real in the mind as any historical places.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its style is open to the charge of prolixity, and even of slovenliness in some parts; and it does not move on with increasing momentum and concentration to a climax, as many of Scott's novels do; the story drags along in the disposition of one character after another.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I was surprised to find that, as a work of art, it was inferior to my recollection of it.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, when I had finished the book and put it away, a singular thing happened.
