adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE LOGGING BEE Macdonald Bhain's visit to his brother was fruitful in another way.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
bakingnounUS /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/
making bread or cake or pastry etc.
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
BEEnounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading THE LOGGING BEE Macdonald Bhain's visit to his brother was fruitful in another way.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
Bhain's
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From this reading THE LOGGING BEE Macdonald Bhain's visit to his brother was fruitful in another way.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE LOGGING BEE Macdonald Bhain's visit to his brother was fruitful in another way.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
brulenounUS /bruːl/
a member of a group of Siouan people who constituted a division of the Teton Sioux
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
dishevelment
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From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
Dubh
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From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading THE LOGGING BEE Macdonald Bhain's visit to his brother was fruitful in another way.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LOGGING BEE Macdonald Bhain's visit to his brother was fruitful in another way.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LOGGING BEE Macdonald Bhain's visit to his brother was fruitful in another way.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
Kirsty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
LOGGINGnounUS /ˈlɔːɡɪŋ/
the work of cutting down trees for timber
From this reading THE LOGGING BEE Macdonald Bhain's visit to his brother was fruitful in another way.
Macdonald
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From this reading THE LOGGING BEE Macdonald Bhain's visit to his brother was fruitful in another way.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
nephew'snounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
scrubbedadjectiveUS /skrʌbd/
made clean by scrubbing
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOGGING BEE Macdonald Bhain's visit to his brother was fruitful in another way.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He knew better than to consult either his brother or his nephew, feeling sure that their Highland pride would forbid accepting any such favor, and all the more because it seemed to be needed.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LOGGING BEE Macdonald Bhain's visit to his brother was fruitful in another way.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading From top to bottom, inside and outside, everything that could be scrubbed was scrubbed, and then she settled about her baking, but with all caution, lest she should excite her brother's or her nephew's suspicion.
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE LOGGING BEE Macdonald Bhain's visit to his brother was fruitful in another way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LOGGING BEE Macdonald Bhain's visit to his brother was fruitful in another way.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE LOGGING BEE Macdonald Bhain's visit to his brother was fruitful in another way.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But without their leave the bee was arranged, and in the beginning of the following week the house of Macdonald Dubh was thrown into a state of unparalleled confusion, and Kirsty went about in a state of dishevelment that gave token that the daily struggle with dirt had reached the acute stage.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading After taking counsel with Yankee and Kirsty, he resolved that he would speak to his neighbors and make a “bee,” to attack the brule.
