3,000
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From this reading To many of the villagers $3,000 would have been a fortune.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A man's a man for a' that."
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He well knew that there was not a man or woman who would have accepted the reward if it were to save them from starvation.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
Donald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A man's a man for a' that."
at a previous time
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading To many of the villagers $3,000 would have been a fortune.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He well knew that there was not a man or woman who would have accepted the reward if it were to save them from starvation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To many of the villagers $3,000 would have been a fortune.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
HighlandernounUS /ˈhaɪlændər/
a soldier in a Scottish regiment from the Highlands
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He well knew that there was not a man or woman who would have accepted the reward if it were to save them from starvation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A man's a man for a' that."
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A man's a man for a' that."
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 To many of the villagers $3,000 would have been a fortune.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He well knew that there was not a man or woman who would have accepted the reward if it were to save them from starvation.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
poorestadjectiveUS /ˈpuːrɪst/
superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading He well knew that there was not a man or woman who would have accepted the reward if it were to save them from starvation.
except for; apart from
From this reading He well knew that there was not a man or woman who would have accepted the reward if it were to save them from starvation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
starvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading He well knew that there was not a man or woman who would have accepted the reward if it were to save them from starvation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "A man's a man for a' that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He well knew that there was not a man or woman who would have accepted the reward if it were to save them from starvation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He well knew that there was not a man or woman who would have accepted the reward if it were to save them from starvation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading To many of the villagers $3,000 would have been a fortune.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He well knew that there was not a man or woman who would have accepted the reward if it were to save them from starvation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He well knew that there was not a man or woman who would have accepted the reward if it were to save them from starvation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was now that Donald was to prove that integrity which for ages has been so noble an attribute of the Highlander.
which person or people
From this reading He well knew that there was not a man or woman who would have accepted the reward if it were to save them from starvation.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He well knew that there was not a man or woman who would have accepted the reward if it were to save them from starvation.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But if Donald spent more of his time in the woods now than formerly, it was not that he doubted the honor of the poorest peasant in the county.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To many of the villagers $3,000 would have been a fortune.
