used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DCCCLII.--AN ODD QUESTION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The laird of Kilspindie had met the laird of Tannachy-Tulloch, and the following compliments passed between them: "Ye're maist obedient hummil servant, Tannachy-Tulloch."
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading COUNSELOR RUDD, of the Irish bar, was equally remarkable for his love of whist, and the dingy color of his linen.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The laird of Kilspindie had met the laird of Tannachy-Tulloch, and the following compliments passed between them: "Ye're maist obedient hummil servant, Tannachy-Tulloch."
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading COUNSELOR RUDD, of the Irish bar, was equally remarkable for his love of whist, and the dingy color of his linen.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading The laird of Kilspindie had met the laird of Tannachy-Tulloch, and the following compliments passed between them: "Ye're maist obedient hummil servant, Tannachy-Tulloch."
COUNSELORnounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who gives advice about problems
From this reading COUNSELOR RUDD, of the Irish bar, was equally remarkable for his love of whist, and the dingy color of his linen.
DCCCLII
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From this reading DCCCLII.--AN ODD QUESTION.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading COUNSELOR RUDD, of the Irish bar, was equally remarkable for his love of whist, and the dingy color of his linen.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading COUNSELOR RUDD, of the Irish bar, was equally remarkable for his love of whist, and the dingy color of his linen.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The laird of Kilspindie had met the laird of Tannachy-Tulloch, and the following compliments passed between them: "Ye're maist obedient hummil servant, Tannachy-Tulloch."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading COUNSELOR RUDD, of the Irish bar, was equally remarkable for his love of whist, and the dingy color of his linen.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
hummil
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From this reading The laird of Kilspindie had met the laird of Tannachy-Tulloch, and the following compliments passed between them: "Ye're maist obedient hummil servant, Tannachy-Tulloch."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading COUNSELOR RUDD, of the Irish bar, was equally remarkable for his love of whist, and the dingy color of his linen.
Kilspindie
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From this reading The laird of Kilspindie had met the laird of Tannachy-Tulloch, and the following compliments passed between them: "Ye're maist obedient hummil servant, Tannachy-Tulloch."
lairdnounUS /lerd/
a landowner
From this reading The laird of Kilspindie had met the laird of Tannachy-Tulloch, and the following compliments passed between them: "Ye're maist obedient hummil servant, Tannachy-Tulloch."
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading COUNSELOR RUDD, of the Irish bar, was equally remarkable for his love of whist, and the dingy color of his linen.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading COUNSELOR RUDD, of the Irish bar, was equally remarkable for his love of whist, and the dingy color of his linen.
maist
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From this reading The laird of Kilspindie had met the laird of Tannachy-Tulloch, and the following compliments passed between them: "Ye're maist obedient hummil servant, Tannachy-Tulloch."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To which the reply was, "Your nain man, Kilspindie."
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The laird of Kilspindie had met the laird of Tannachy-Tulloch, and the following compliments passed between them: "Ye're maist obedient hummil servant, Tannachy-Tulloch."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
nain
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From this reading To which the reply was, "Your nain man, Kilspindie."
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading The laird of Kilspindie had met the laird of Tannachy-Tulloch, and the following compliments passed between them: "Ye're maist obedient hummil servant, Tannachy-Tulloch."
not divisible by two
From this reading DCCCLII.--AN ODD QUESTION.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The laird of Kilspindie had met the laird of Tannachy-Tulloch, and the following compliments passed between them: "Ye're maist obedient hummil servant, Tannachy-Tulloch."
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading DCCCLII.--AN ODD QUESTION.
unusual or striking
From this reading COUNSELOR RUDD, of the Irish bar, was equally remarkable for his love of whist, and the dingy color of his linen.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading To which the reply was, "Your nain man, Kilspindie."
RUDDnounUS /rʌd/
European freshwater fish resembling the roach
From this reading COUNSELOR RUDD, of the Irish bar, was equally remarkable for his love of whist, and the dingy color of his linen.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The laird of Kilspindie had met the laird of Tannachy-Tulloch, and the following compliments passed between them: "Ye're maist obedient hummil servant, Tannachy-Tulloch."
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
Tannachy-Tulloch
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From this reading The laird of Kilspindie had met the laird of Tannachy-Tulloch, and the following compliments passed between them: "Ye're maist obedient hummil servant, Tannachy-Tulloch."
territorialadjectiveUS /ˌterɪˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to a territory
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The laird of Kilspindie had met the laird of Tannachy-Tulloch, and the following compliments passed between them: "Ye're maist obedient hummil servant, Tannachy-Tulloch."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The laird of Kilspindie had met the laird of Tannachy-Tulloch, and the following compliments passed between them: "Ye're maist obedient hummil servant, Tannachy-Tulloch."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To which the reply was, "Your nain man, Kilspindie."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To which the reply was, "Your nain man, Kilspindie."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT had marked in his diary a territorial greeting of two proprietors which had amused him much.
whistnoun
a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six
From this reading COUNSELOR RUDD, of the Irish bar, was equally remarkable for his love of whist, and the dingy color of his linen.
Ye're
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From this reading The laird of Kilspindie had met the laird of Tannachy-Tulloch, and the following compliments passed between them: "Ye're maist obedient hummil servant, Tannachy-Tulloch."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading To which the reply was, "Your nain man, Kilspindie."
