used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HELEN AND BRYDE McBRIDE REST AT THE FOOT OF THE URIE.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HELEN AND BRYDE McBRIDE REST AT THE FOOT OF THE URIE.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he was out he could not be having enough of the hills, and the fields and the sun.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading And in the month of May, Bryde came down to the big house, and the Laird and his Lady welcomed him at the door, and Margaret behind them very sedate by her way of it.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And in the month of May, Bryde came down to the big house, and the Laird and his Lady welcomed him at the door, and Margaret behind them very sedate by her way of it.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
BRYDE
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From this reading HELEN AND BRYDE McBRIDE REST AT THE FOOT OF THE URIE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And in the month of May, Bryde came down to the big house, and the Laird and his Lady welcomed him at the door, and Margaret behind them very sedate by her way of it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he was out he could not be having enough of the hills, and the fields and the sun.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading And in the month of May, Bryde came down to the big house, and the Laird and his Lady welcomed him at the door, and Margaret behind them very sedate by her way of it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And in the month of May, Bryde came down to the big house, and the Laird and his Lady welcomed him at the door, and Margaret behind them very sedate by her way of it.
drolladjectiveUS /droʊl/
comical in an odd or whimsical manner
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When he was out he could not be having enough of the hills, and the fields and the sun.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading When he was out he could not be having enough of the hills, and the fields and the sun.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading HELEN AND BRYDE McBRIDE REST AT THE FOOT OF THE URIE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
the act of giving
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When he was out he could not be having enough of the hills, and the fields and the sun.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading HELEN AND BRYDE McBRIDE REST AT THE FOOT OF THE URIE.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And in the month of May, Bryde came down to the big house, and the Laird and his Lady welcomed him at the door, and Margaret behind them very sedate by her way of it.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading When he was out he could not be having enough of the hills, and the fields and the sun.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And in the month of May, Bryde came down to the big house, and the Laird and his Lady welcomed him at the door, and Margaret behind them very sedate by her way of it.
Hugh
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From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading And in the month of May, Bryde came down to the big house, and the Laird and his Lady welcomed him at the door, and Margaret behind them very sedate by her way of it.
LairdnounUS /lerd/
a landowner
From this reading And in the month of May, Bryde came down to the big house, and the Laird and his Lady welcomed him at the door, and Margaret behind them very sedate by her way of it.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
Margaret
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From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And in the month of May, Bryde came down to the big house, and the Laird and his Lady welcomed him at the door, and Margaret behind them very sedate by her way of it.
McBRIDE
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From this reading HELEN AND BRYDE McBRIDE REST AT THE FOOT OF THE URIE.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading And in the month of May, Bryde came down to the big house, and the Laird and his Lady welcomed him at the door, and Margaret behind them very sedate by her way of it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he was out he could not be having enough of the hills, and the fields and the sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HELEN AND BRYDE McBRIDE REST AT THE FOOT OF THE URIE.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he was out he could not be having enough of the hills, and the fields and the sun.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading HELEN AND BRYDE McBRIDE REST AT THE FOOT OF THE URIE.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading And in the month of May, Bryde came down to the big house, and the Laird and his Lady welcomed him at the door, and Margaret behind them very sedate by her way of it.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When he was out he could not be having enough of the hills, and the fields and the sun.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELEN AND BRYDE McBRIDE REST AT THE FOOT OF THE URIE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And in the month of May, Bryde came down to the big house, and the Laird and his Lady welcomed him at the door, and Margaret behind them very sedate by her way of it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
URIE
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From this reading HELEN AND BRYDE McBRIDE REST AT THE FOOT OF THE URIE.
precisely as stated
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And in the month of May, Bryde came down to the big house, and the Laird and his Lady welcomed him at the door, and Margaret behind them very sedate by her way of it.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading There was a long time that Bryde was lame and weak, for he had lost much blood, but his strength came back to him, and it is droll to think that he had grown in his bed.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading And in the month of May, Bryde came down to the big house, and the Laird and his Lady welcomed him at the door, and Margaret behind them very sedate by her way of it.
at the time that
From this reading When he was out he could not be having enough of the hills, and the fields and the sun.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would be talking to the very beasts about the place in his gladness, and Hugh would be giving him an arm, and they would often be at the laughing like brothers; but for long was Margaret, his sister, cold to Hugh.
