used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
how long something has existed
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
(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 Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The two divisions of the Highland army were left respectively at Wigan and Leigh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two divisions of the Highland army were left respectively at Wigan and Leigh.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
boroughreeve
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From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
constablesnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəlz/
plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
travel across or pass over
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading The two divisions of the Highland army were left respectively at Wigan and Leigh.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
accept an excuse for
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
set up or found
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading GENERAL SIR JOHN MACDONALD.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading The two divisions of the Highland army were left respectively at Wigan and Leigh.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
ten 10s
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
infirmitiesnounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪtiz/
plural of “infirmity” — the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading GENERAL SIR JOHN MACDONALD.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The two divisions of the Highland army were left respectively at Wigan and Leigh.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading The two divisions of the Highland army were left respectively at Wigan and Leigh.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
MACDONALD
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From this reading GENERAL SIR JOHN MACDONALD.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
come together
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
Pitsligo
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From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
Pitsligo's
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From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
respectivelyadverbUS /rɪˈspektɪvli/
in the order given
From this reading The two divisions of the Highland army were left respectively at Wigan and Leigh.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
only a very short time before
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
term of address for a man
From this reading GENERAL SIR JOHN MACDONALD.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Towards evening, on the same day, Lord Pitsligo's regiment of horse, commanded by General Sir John MacDonald--Lord Pitsligo, owing to his age and infirmities, being compelled to occupy the prince's carriage--entered the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two divisions of the Highland army were left respectively at Wigan and Leigh.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading General MacDonald had ordered the official authorities to meet him at the Cross, and he found the two constables waiting for him there; but an excuse was made for the boroughreeve.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
(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 Lord Pitsligo's regiment, though its numbers were small, scarcely exceeding a hundred and fifty, made a very good show, being composed chiefly of gentlemen--all wearing their national costume, and all being tolerably well mounted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two divisions of the Highland army were left respectively at Wigan and Leigh.
Wigan
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From this reading The two divisions of the Highland army were left respectively at Wigan and Leigh.
