Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading What would be called, in a modern place of residence, the first floor, is reserved for the occupation of the family.

later than; following

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

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

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

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

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

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

From this reading What would be called, in a modern place of residence, the first floor, is reserved for the occupation of the family.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading What would be called, in a modern place of residence, the first floor, is reserved for the occupation of the family.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading Cultivated travelers express various opinions relating to the family portraits, and the elaborately carved ceilings.

plural of “ceiling” — the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading Cultivated travelers express various opinions relating to the family portraits, and the elaborately carved ceilings.

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading The uninstructed public declines to trouble itself with criticism.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading Cultivated travelers express various opinions relating to the family portraits, and the elaborately carved ceilings.

plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower

From this reading The uninstructed public declines to trouble itself with criticism.

plural of “divide” — a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

with elaboration

From this reading Cultivated travelers express various opinions relating to the family portraits, and the elaborately carved ceilings.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

give expression to

From this reading Cultivated travelers express various opinions relating to the family portraits, and the elaborately carved ceilings.

a social unit living together

From this reading What would be called, in a modern place of residence, the first floor, is reserved for the occupation of the family.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading What would be called, in a modern place of residence, the first floor, is reserved for the occupation of the family.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading What would be called, in a modern place of residence, the first floor, is reserved for the occupation of the family.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What would be called, in a modern place of residence, the first floor, is reserved for the occupation of the family.

in a free manner

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

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

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

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

From this reading What would be called, in a modern place of residence, the first floor, is reserved for the occupation of the family.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The uninstructed public declines to trouble itself with criticism.

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From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

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

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

the southern part of Scotland that is not mountainous

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading What would be called, in a modern place of residence, the first floor, is reserved for the occupation of the family.

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From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

attach to a support

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading What would be called, in a modern place of residence, the first floor, is reserved for the occupation of the family.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Cultivated travelers express various opinions relating to the family portraits, and the elaborately carved ceilings.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

approval to do something

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading What would be called, in a modern place of residence, the first floor, is reserved for the occupation of the family.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading Cultivated travelers express various opinions relating to the family portraits, and the elaborately carved ceilings.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The uninstructed public declines to trouble itself with criticism.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Cultivated travelers express various opinions relating to the family portraits, and the elaborately carved ceilings.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading What would be called, in a modern place of residence, the first floor, is reserved for the occupation of the family.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading What would be called, in a modern place of residence, the first floor, is reserved for the occupation of the family.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The great hall of entrance, and its quaint old fireplace; the ancient rooms on the same level opening out of it, are freely shown to strangers.

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

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

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

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The uninstructed public declines to trouble itself with criticism.

lacking information or instruction

From this reading The uninstructed public declines to trouble itself with criticism.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Cultivated travelers express various opinions relating to the family portraits, and the elaborately carved ceilings.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What would be called, in a modern place of residence, the first floor, is reserved for the occupation of the family.

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

From this reading NOT far from the source of the famous river, which rises in the mountains between Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond, and divides the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland, travelers arrive at the venerable gray walls of Mount Morven; and, after consulting their guide books, ask permission to see the house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The uninstructed public declines to trouble itself with criticism.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading What would be called, in a modern place of residence, the first floor, is reserved for the occupation of the family.