used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
Achree
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From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Of course you will just come to Barras, my dear, and we’ll do our best.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Isla heard her as she heard her not.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
Balquhidder
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From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
Barras
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From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Of course you will just come to Barras, my dear, and we’ll do our best.
burying-place
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From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Isla heard her as she heard her not.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Of course you will just come to Barras, my dear, and we’ll do our best.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course you will just come to Barras, my dear, and we’ll do our best.
Creagh
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From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
dearly loved
From this reading "Of course you will just come to Barras, my dear, and we’ll do our best.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Of course you will just come to Barras, my dear, and we’ll do our best.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
far-away
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From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But Isla heard her as she heard her not.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
Isla
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From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
and nothing more
From this reading "Of course you will just come to Barras, my dear, and we’ll do our best.
kirkyard
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From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
LairdnounUS /lerd/
a landowner
From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
LEAFnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
a room where books are kept
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
Mackinnon
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From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
Mackinnons
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From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
mournersnounUS /ˈmɔːrnərz/
plural of “mourner” — a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Of course you will just come to Barras, my dear, and we’ll do our best.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
on one occasion
From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Of course you will just come to Barras, my dear, and we’ll do our best.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Isla heard her as she heard her not.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
the season of growth
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
the rays of the sun
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST LEAF ON THE TREE Once more the burying-place of the Mackinnons in Balquhidder kirkyard was opened to receive a Laird of Achree.
we'll
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From this reading "Of course you will just come to Barras, my dear, and we’ll do our best.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
which person or people
From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Of course you will just come to Barras, my dear, and we’ll do our best.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While a small band of mourners stood by it in the soft spring sunshine Isla sat with her Aunt Jean in the library of the Lodge of Creagh, staring in front of her with a far-away expression on her face.
but in spite of that
From this reading Lady Mackinnon, who had not yet recovered from the effects of the hurried journey from Barras, was talking in subdued tones about the future.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Of course you will just come to Barras, my dear, and we’ll do our best.
