used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And at their hearts there was a quick, insistent music, as if the pipes were playing.
anew
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
(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 Their courage was steady, because all except life was lost.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
bargainsnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡənz/
plural of “bargain” — an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
for the reason that
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
boatmen
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From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Their courage was steady, because all except life was lost.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
apart from; not including
From this reading Their courage was steady, because all except life was lost.
EXILEverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading And at their hearts there was a quick, insistent music, as if the pipes were playing.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And at their hearts there was a quick, insistent music, as if the pipes were playing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading And at their hearts there was a quick, insistent music, as if the pipes were playing.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
Jasper'snounUS /ˈdʒæspərz/
possessive form of “jasper” — an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Their courage was steady, because all except life was lost.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Their courage was steady, because all except life was lost.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
the force of workers available
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading And at their hearts there was a quick, insistent music, as if the pipes were playing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
the act of departing politely
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading And at their hearts there was a quick, insistent music, as if the pipes were playing.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading And at their hearts there was a quick, insistent music, as if the pipes were playing.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading And at their hearts there was a quick, insistent music, as if the pipes were playing.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
term of address for a man
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
Skye
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From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
slandernounUS /ˈslændər/
words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
make steady
From this reading Their courage was steady, because all except life was lost.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And at their hearts there was a quick, insistent music, as if the pipes were playing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
up to a particular time
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
toughenedadjectiveUS /ˈtʌfənd/
physically toughened
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
uplandadjectiveUS /ˈʌplənd/
used of high or hilly country
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their courage was steady, because all except life was lost.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOVE IN EXILE THE Skye boatmen took their Prince safely to the mainland, and were not ashamed because they wept at parting from him.
in or at the place that
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their bodies were hard, for wind and weather had toughened them till they were lean and rugged as upland trees that have grown strong with storm.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And then the Stuart and Sir Jasper’s heir set out again along the lone tracks that taught them understanding of each other--understanding of the world that does not show its face among the crowded haunts where men lie and slander and drive hard bargains one against the other.
