Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading It had been agreed, therefore, that the funeral feast should be blended with that usually given at the inauguration of the young chief.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

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

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

an orderly arrangement

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Their hopes were not less warm, their souls were full as brave.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It had been agreed, therefore, that the funeral feast should be blended with that usually given at the inauguration of the young chief.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

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

From this reading It had been agreed, therefore, that the funeral feast should be blended with that usually given at the inauguration of the young chief.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been agreed, therefore, that the funeral feast should be blended with that usually given at the inauguration of the young chief.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

an old word for “between”

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading It had been agreed, therefore, that the funeral feast should be blended with that usually given at the inauguration of the young chief.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Their hopes were not less warm, their souls were full as brave.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading BYRON.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

a person who is in charge

From this reading It had been agreed, therefore, that the funeral feast should be blended with that usually given at the inauguration of the young chief.

group of people related by blood or marriage

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading It had been agreed, therefore, that the funeral feast should be blended with that usually given at the inauguration of the young chief.

plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Their hopes were not less warm, their souls were full as brave.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It had been agreed, therefore, that the funeral feast should be blended with that usually given at the inauguration of the young chief.

death of a person

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

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

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

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

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

possessive form of “history” — the aggregate of past events

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Their hopes were not less warm, their souls were full as brave.

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

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

the act of starting a new operation or practice

From this reading It had been agreed, therefore, that the funeral feast should be blended with that usually given at the inauguration of the young chief.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been agreed, therefore, that the funeral feast should be blended with that usually given at the inauguration of the young chief.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Their hopes were not less warm, their souls were full as brave.

great merriment

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Their hopes were not less warm, their souls were full as brave.

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From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

above and across; more than

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

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

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Their hopes were not less warm, their souls were full as brave.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had been agreed, therefore, that the funeral feast should be blended with that usually given at the inauguration of the young chief.

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

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their hopes were not less warm, their souls were full as brave.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

in or at that place or location

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It had been agreed, therefore, that the funeral feast should be blended with that usually given at the inauguration of the young chief.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

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

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

under normal conditions

From this reading It had been agreed, therefore, that the funeral feast should be blended with that usually given at the inauguration of the young chief.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Their hopes were not less warm, their souls were full as brave.

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

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

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

From this reading Their hopes were not less warm, their souls were full as brave.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

at the time that

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

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

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading What want these outlaws conquerors should have But history’s purchased page to call them great, A wider space, an ornamented grave?

in the company of; together with

From this reading The funeral obsequies being over, the same flotilla which had proceeded in solemn and sad array down the lake prepared to return with displayed banners, and every demonstration of mirth and joy; for there was but brief time to celebrate festivals when the awful conflict betwixt the Clan Quhele and their most formidable rivals so nearly approached.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It had been agreed, therefore, that the funeral feast should be blended with that usually given at the inauguration of the young chief.