used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Home has not ventured on a publication, and latterly has abandoned the composition of verses.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading He resides in the hamlet of Rachan Mill in that county, where, in addition to his ordinary employment, he holds the office of postmaster.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading A number of his songs and poetical pieces, which he had addressed to friends, have long been popular in the south of Scotland.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In youth he was, writes a correspondent, "an enthusiast in love, music, and poetry."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Home has not ventured on a publication, and latterly has abandoned the composition of verses.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Home has not ventured on a publication, and latterly has abandoned the composition of verses.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading In youth he was, writes a correspondent, "an enthusiast in love, music, and poetry."
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading He resides in the hamlet of Rachan Mill in that county, where, in addition to his ordinary employment, he holds the office of postmaster.
dry-stone
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From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading He resides in the hamlet of Rachan Mill in that county, where, in addition to his ordinary employment, he holds the office of postmaster.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
enthusiastnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading In youth he was, writes a correspondent, "an enthusiast in love, music, and poetry."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A number of his songs and poetical pieces, which he had addressed to friends, have long been popular in the south of Scotland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A number of his songs and poetical pieces, which he had addressed to friends, have long been popular in the south of Scotland.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading He resides in the hamlet of Rachan Mill in that county, where, in addition to his ordinary employment, he holds the office of postmaster.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A number of his songs and poetical pieces, which he had addressed to friends, have long been popular in the south of Scotland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He resides in the hamlet of Rachan Mill in that county, where, in addition to his ordinary employment, he holds the office of postmaster.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading He resides in the hamlet of Rachan Mill in that county, where, in addition to his ordinary employment, he holds the office of postmaster.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Home has not ventured on a publication, and latterly has abandoned the composition of verses.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading Home has not ventured on a publication, and latterly has abandoned the composition of verses.
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 A number of his songs and poetical pieces, which he had addressed to friends, have long been popular in the south of Scotland.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In youth he was, writes a correspondent, "an enthusiast in love, music, and poetry."
masonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading He resides in the hamlet of Rachan Mill in that county, where, in addition to his ordinary employment, he holds the office of postmaster.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading In youth he was, writes a correspondent, "an enthusiast in love, music, and poetry."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Home has not ventured on a publication, and latterly has abandoned the composition of verses.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of his songs and poetical pieces, which he had addressed to friends, have long been popular in the south of Scotland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He resides in the hamlet of Rachan Mill in that county, where, in addition to his ordinary employment, he holds the office of postmaster.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Home has not ventured on a publication, and latterly has abandoned the composition of verses.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He resides in the hamlet of Rachan Mill in that county, where, in addition to his ordinary employment, he holds the office of postmaster.
Peeblesshire
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From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
an amount of time
From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading A number of his songs and poetical pieces, which he had addressed to friends, have long been popular in the south of Scotland.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading A number of his songs and poetical pieces, which he had addressed to friends, have long been popular in the south of Scotland.
literature in metrical form
From this reading In youth he was, writes a correspondent, "an enthusiast in love, music, and poetry."
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading A number of his songs and poetical pieces, which he had addressed to friends, have long been popular in the south of Scotland.
postmasternounUS /ˈpoʊstmæstər/
the person in charge of a post office
From this reading He resides in the hamlet of Rachan Mill in that county, where, in addition to his ordinary employment, he holds the office of postmaster.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Home has not ventured on a publication, and latterly has abandoned the composition of verses.
Rachan
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From this reading He resides in the hamlet of Rachan Mill in that county, where, in addition to his ordinary employment, he holds the office of postmaster.
residesverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdz/
third-person singular of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading He resides in the hamlet of Rachan Mill in that county, where, in addition to his ordinary employment, he holds the office of postmaster.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading A number of his songs and poetical pieces, which he had addressed to friends, have long been popular in the south of Scotland.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading A number of his songs and poetical pieces, which he had addressed to friends, have long been popular in the south of Scotland.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A number of his songs and poetical pieces, which he had addressed to friends, have long been popular in the south of Scotland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He resides in the hamlet of Rachan Mill in that county, where, in addition to his ordinary employment, he holds the office of postmaster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He resides in the hamlet of Rachan Mill in that county, where, in addition to his ordinary employment, he holds the office of postmaster.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Home has not ventured on a publication, and latterly has abandoned the composition of verses.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Home has not ventured on a publication, and latterly has abandoned the composition of verses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In youth he was, writes a correspondent, "an enthusiast in love, music, and poetry."
in or at the place that
From this reading He resides in the hamlet of Rachan Mill in that county, where, in addition to his ordinary employment, he holds the office of postmaster.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A number of his songs and poetical pieces, which he had addressed to friends, have long been popular in the south of Scotland.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading In youth he was, writes a correspondent, "an enthusiast in love, music, and poetry."
a late time of life
From this reading During a period of about thirty years, he has been engaged in the humble capacity of a dry-stone mason in Peeblesshire.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In youth he was, writes a correspondent, "an enthusiast in love, music, and poetry."
