used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Towards the end of November, however, a somewhat disturbing note from Lady Mackinnon arrived at Creagh.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "As Isla has not chosen to answer any of our letters I am writing to ask what is the matter with her.
react verbally
From this reading "As Isla has not chosen to answer any of our letters I am writing to ask what is the matter with her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "As Isla has not chosen to answer any of our letters I am writing to ask what is the matter with her.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Towards the end of November, however, a somewhat disturbing note from Lady Mackinnon arrived at Creagh.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As Isla has not chosen to answer any of our letters I am writing to ask what is the matter with her.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "As Isla has not chosen to answer any of our letters I am writing to ask what is the matter with her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
Barras
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From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Obviously there could be no other explanation of the silence.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
CHAMPIONnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading "As Isla has not chosen to answer any of our letters I am writing to ask what is the matter with her.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Obviously there could be no other explanation of the silence.
Creagh
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From this reading Towards the end of November, however, a somewhat disturbing note from Lady Mackinnon arrived at Creagh.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Towards the end of November, however, a somewhat disturbing note from Lady Mackinnon arrived at Creagh.
one or the other of two
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Towards the end of November, however, a somewhat disturbing note from Lady Mackinnon arrived at Creagh.
divisible by two
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Obviously there could be no other explanation of the silence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "As Isla has not chosen to answer any of our letters I am writing to ask what is the matter with her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Towards the end of November, however, a somewhat disturbing note from Lady Mackinnon arrived at Creagh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As Isla has not chosen to answer any of our letters I am writing to ask what is the matter with her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "As Isla has not chosen to answer any of our letters I am writing to ask what is the matter with her.
Isla
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From this reading "As Isla has not chosen to answer any of our letters I am writing to ask what is the matter with her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Towards the end of November, however, a somewhat disturbing note from Lady Mackinnon arrived at Creagh.
the literary culture
From this reading "As Isla has not chosen to answer any of our letters I am writing to ask what is the matter with her.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
Mackinnon
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From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
Mackinnons
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From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
Malcolm
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From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
not any; not one
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
a brief written record
From this reading Towards the end of November, however, a somewhat disturbing note from Lady Mackinnon arrived at Creagh.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Towards the end of November, however, a somewhat disturbing note from Lady Mackinnon arrived at Creagh.
ObviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Obviously there could be no other explanation of the silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Obviously there could be no other explanation of the silence.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "As Isla has not chosen to answer any of our letters I am writing to ask what is the matter with her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
qualmsnounUS /kwɑːmz/
plural of “qualm” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Obviously there could be no other explanation of the silence.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Towards the end of November, however, a somewhat disturbing note from Lady Mackinnon arrived at Creagh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Obviously there could be no other explanation of the silence.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As Isla has not chosen to answer any of our letters I am writing to ask what is the matter with her.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards the end of November, however, a somewhat disturbing note from Lady Mackinnon arrived at Creagh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "As Isla has not chosen to answer any of our letters I am writing to ask what is the matter with her.
at the time that
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CHAMPION Malcolm Mackinnon, busy with his own concerns, had no qualms about his sister even when the weeks went by, bringing no line or sign from her.
produce a literary work
From this reading The Barras Mackinnons did not write either, but when Malcolm thought of the matter at all he concluded that she was safe with them.
the act of creating written works
From this reading "As Isla has not chosen to answer any of our letters I am writing to ask what is the matter with her.
