Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

(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 So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

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

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

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

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

without stop or interruption

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE DEATH OF MARDROCHAT.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

at any time

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

a district in southwestern Scotland

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

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

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

only a very short time before

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

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

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

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From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

United States editor (1920-1993)

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

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

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

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From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

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 Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

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

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

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

From this reading Maisie was wondrous quiet.

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From this reading THE DEATH OF MARDROCHAT.

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

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEATH OF MARDROCHAT.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Maisie was wondrous quiet.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

plural of “search” — the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

something clearly established

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF MARDROCHAT.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

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

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

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

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

communicated in words

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

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

From this reading Maisie was wondrous quiet.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So with all haste we came back to Galloway, and though we could not return to the cave on the Star Hill, we continued due west that we might see how my mother and Kate McGhie were bestowed all this time, at the little house of Tonskeen in the howe of the hills.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Maisie was wondrous quiet.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading She had hardly uttered a word ever since we watched her father out of sight, sitting erect like a warrior upon his horse.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Now we knew that this affair would of a surety cause a great disturbance, and that the neighbourhood would be searched as a herd searches a hill for sheep.