used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
(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 Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
for the reason that
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
the act of breaking something
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE THIEVES' HOLE.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Though I do think that there was not one so deep in the mire as our unfortunate house of Earlstoun.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Though I do think that there was not one so deep in the mire as our unfortunate house of Earlstoun.
dolefuladjectiveUS /ˈdoʊlfəl/
filled with or evoking sadness
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
Earlstoun
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From this reading Though I do think that there was not one so deep in the mire as our unfortunate house of Earlstoun.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
endeavours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
a social unit living together
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
set up or found
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
GallowaynounUS /ˈɡæloʊweɪ/
a district in southwestern Scotland
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
only a very short time before
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
an opening into or through something
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE THIEVES' HOLE.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Though I do think that there was not one so deep in the mire as our unfortunate house of Earlstoun.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Though I do think that there was not one so deep in the mire as our unfortunate house of Earlstoun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
and nothing more
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
mirenounUS /maɪr/
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
From this reading Though I do think that there was not one so deep in the mire as our unfortunate house of Earlstoun.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
information about recent and important events
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE THIEVES' HOLE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though I do think that there was not one so deep in the mire as our unfortunate house of Earlstoun.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
Sandy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE THIEVES' HOLE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
THIEVESnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE THIEVES' HOLE.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Though I do think that there was not one so deep in the mire as our unfortunate house of Earlstoun.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
Tonskeen
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From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Though I do think that there was not one so deep in the mire as our unfortunate house of Earlstoun.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
(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 They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
at the time that
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were both well in health and glad to greet us, though my mother was doleful because of the news of Sandy's taking, which had just been brought to her.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading So on the morrow, early in the morning, we fared on into the hills; and when we came to Tonskeen in the wilds, we found my mother and Kate there.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet all of us did our best endeavours to be cheerful, as was the custom in Galloway at that time, when there was hardly a family that had not some cause of mourning and sorrow.
