Chapter IX

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

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

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

From this reading Neil drew up of course, and there was an odd look on his face as the greeting passed.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

a youthful male person

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading He took off his cap to Kitty, however, who smiled sweetly upon him.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Malcolm’s manner was perfectly cool, even a little defiant.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Neil drew up of course, and there was an odd look on his face as the greeting passed.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading Malcolm’s manner was perfectly cool, even a little defiant.

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Neil drew up of course, and there was an odd look on his face as the greeting passed.

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From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

take in solid food

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

divisible by two

From this reading Malcolm’s manner was perfectly cool, even a little defiant.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Neil drew up of course, and there was an odd look on his face as the greeting passed.

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From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

the act of departing

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Neil drew up of course, and there was an odd look on his face as the greeting passed.

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

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

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

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He took off his cap to Kitty, however, who smiled sweetly upon him.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

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

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Neil drew up of course, and there was an odd look on his face as the greeting passed.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

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

From this reading Malcolm’s manner was perfectly cool, even a little defiant.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Malcolm’s manner was perfectly cool, even a little defiant.

a person who carries a message

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

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

From this reading Neil drew up of course, and there was an odd look on his face as the greeting passed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

not divisible by two

From this reading Neil drew up of course, and there was an odd look on his face as the greeting passed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He took off his cap to Kitty, however, who smiled sweetly upon him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Neil drew up of course, and there was an odd look on his face as the greeting passed.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Neil drew up of course, and there was an odd look on his face as the greeting passed.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Malcolm’s manner was perfectly cool, even a little defiant.

dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

push for something

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

a soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

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

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He took off his cap to Kitty, however, who smiled sweetly upon him.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading He took off his cap to Kitty, however, who smiled sweetly upon him.

moving very fast

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Neil drew up of course, and there was an odd look on his face as the greeting passed.

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

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took off his cap to Kitty, however, who smiled sweetly upon him.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He took off his cap to Kitty, however, who smiled sweetly upon him.

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

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

(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 THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

which person or people

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.

belonging to which person

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MESSENGER As Malcolm strode up the Glenogle road a little later, well pleased with his day’s achievement, he was overtaken by a smart drag and a pair of swift roan horses handled by Drummond of Garrion, whose sister Kitty was by his side.

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

From this reading It would certainly have been better had Isla held her tongue, but he was not going to eat humble pie before that big, sheep-faced boy who had nothing but his money to recommend him.