used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Now, boy, we'll go and see about the little preventive craft," said the captain on quitting the office.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
anew
From this reading "But first," said Ruby, "let me go and tell my old comrade Dove that I am to be with him again."
(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 There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "But first," said Ruby, "let me go and tell my old comrade Dove that I am to be with him again."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
anvilnounUS /ˈænvəl/
a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
Arbroath
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But first," said Ruby, "let me go and tell my old comrade Dove that I am to be with him again."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
cause to be bored
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Now, boy, we'll go and see about the little preventive craft," said the captain on quitting the office.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But first," said Ruby, "let me go and tell my old comrade Dove that I am to be with him again."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "But first," said Ruby, "let me go and tell my old comrade Dove that I am to be with him again."
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "Now, boy, we'll go and see about the little preventive craft," said the captain on quitting the office.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
DovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading "But first," said Ruby, "let me go and tell my old comrade Dove that I am to be with him again."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
enquireverbUS /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
EXCURSIONnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
communicated in words
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "But first," said Ruby, "let me go and tell my old comrade Dove that I am to be with him again."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Now, boy, we'll go and see about the little preventive craft," said the captain on quitting the office.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
hewnadjectiveUS /hjuːn/
cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But first," said Ruby, "let me go and tell my old comrade Dove that I am to be with him again."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But first," said Ruby, "let me go and tell my old comrade Dove that I am to be with him again."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
a narrow way or road
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "But first," said Ruby, "let me go and tell my old comrade Dove that I am to be with him again."
lighthousenounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Now, boy, we'll go and see about the little preventive craft," said the captain on quitting the office.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But first," said Ruby, "let me go and tell my old comrade Dove that I am to be with him again."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But first," said Ruby, "let me go and tell my old comrade Dove that I am to be with him again."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, boy, we'll go and see about the little preventive craft," said the captain on quitting the office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Now, boy, we'll go and see about the little preventive craft," said the captain on quitting the office.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
preventiveadjectiveUS /prɪˈventɪv/
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
From this reading "Now, boy, we'll go and see about the little preventive craft," said the captain on quitting the office.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "Now, boy, we'll go and see about the little preventive craft," said the captain on quitting the office.
without much difficulty
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
RubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, boy, we'll go and see about the little preventive craft," said the captain on quitting the office.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Now, boy, we'll go and see about the little preventive craft," said the captain on quitting the office.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
express in words
From this reading "But first," said Ruby, "let me go and tell my old comrade Dove that I am to be with him again."
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But first," said Ruby, "let me go and tell my old comrade Dove that I am to be with him again."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But first," said Ruby, "let me go and tell my old comrade Dove that I am to be with him again."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was no need to enquire the way to the forge, the sound of the anvil being distinctly heard above all the other sounds of that busy spot.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now, boy, we'll go and see about the little preventive craft," said the captain on quitting the office.
(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 A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
in or at the place that
From this reading The workyard at Arbroath, where the stones for the lighthouse were collected and hewn into shape before being sent off to the rock, was an enclosed piece of ground, extending to about three-quarters of an acre, conveniently situated on the northern side of the Lady Lane, or Street, leading from the western side of the harbour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
workyard
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From this reading A MEETING WITH OLD FRIENDS, AND AN EXCURSION Next morning the captain and his nephew "bore down", as the former expressed it, on the workyard, and Ruby was readily accepted, his good qualities having already been well tested at the Bell Rock.
