Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

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

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "It was a most bloody affair.

in the past

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

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

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

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

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

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From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading "It was a most bloody affair.

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From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

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From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

a person who is in charge

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

a social unit living together

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

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From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

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

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

a young female

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

draw slowly or heavily

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

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

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

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

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

ten 10s

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

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

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

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

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

formerly a high judicial officer

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

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

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

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

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

the force of workers available

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "It was a most bloody affair.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

past form of “muster” — gather or bring together

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

not any; not one

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

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From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

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From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

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

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

the local environment

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

on the contrary

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

express in words

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

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

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

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From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

express a supposition

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

carry out

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

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

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

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

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

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

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

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

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

the topmost one of two

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

English writer and historian; son of Sir Robert Walpole (1717-1797)

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

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From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

(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 _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

in or at the place that

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

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

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

which person or people

From this reading He was set up in place of one o' the Lindsay family, who, it seems, was rather extravagant, though whether his extravagance lay in wearin' a beard (for he was called Earl Beardie), or in spendin' too much cash, I can't take upon me for to say.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.

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

From this reading Anyhow, Beardie refused to haul down his colours, so the Ogilvys mustered their men and friends, and the Lindsays did the same, and they went at it, hammer and tongs, and fowt what ye may call the Battle of Arbroath, for it was close to the old town where they fell to.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

a late time of life

From this reading THE BATTLE OF ARBROATH, AND OTHER WARLIKE MATTERS "It was in the year 1445--that's not far short o' four hundred years ago--ah!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _tempus fugit_, which is a Latin quotation, my girl, from Horace Walpole, I believe, an' signifies time and tide waits for no man; that's what they calls a free translation, you must know; well, it was in the winter o' 1445 that a certain Alexander Ogilvy of Inverquharity was chosen to act as Chief Justiciar in these parts--I suppose that means a kind of upper bailiff, a sort o' bo's'n's mate, to compare great things with small.