Chapter VII

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From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

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

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

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From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

later than; following

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

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

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

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

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

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

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

achieved or reached

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

past form of “befriend” — become friends with

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

a person who is in charge

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

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From this reading COSMO JOINS.

dearly loved

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

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From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

divisible by two

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

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

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

feel grief

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

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

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

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

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

a message received and understood

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

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

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading COSMO JOINS.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

a boy or man

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

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

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

on one occasion

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

and nothing more

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

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

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

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

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

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

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

an easy victory

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

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

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

a small secluded room

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

in the near future

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

a smallest army unit

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

lacking natural ease

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

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

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

in or at that place or location

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

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

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

a source of difficulty

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

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From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

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

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

at the time that

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.

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

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was the only one of that name in the service, and doubtless the same officer whom Quentin had mentioned in his letter as having so kindly befriended him; and by Lord Rohallion's direction, Girvan at once addressed a letter to the officer commanding the regiment for some information regarding the runaway.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After a careful search through some of the old dog-eared Army Lists, which, with Burns' poems, Brown's "Self-interpreting Bible," and Abercrombie's "Martial Achievements of the Scots Nation," formed the chief literary stores in his snuggery, the old quartermaster discovered that in the 94th, the famous old Scots brigade, there was a Captain Richard Warriston.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

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From this reading "Ye'll try the world soon, my lad, And Andrew, dear, believe me, Ye'll find mankind an unco squad, And muckle may they grieve ye.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading For care and trouble set your thought, Even when your end's attained; And a' your views may come to nought, When every nerve is strained."--BURNS.