used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
aff
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From this reading An’ it was a bonnier sicht to see the lads gae aff wi’ the plunder.”
(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 _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It’s a bonnie sicht,” said Edie, as he indicated the English dead, “them a’ lying heids and thraws.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
bairnnoun
a child: son or daughter
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
bonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
bonnier
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From this reading An’ it was a bonnier sicht to see the lads gae aff wi’ the plunder.”
bootynounUS /ˈbuːti/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
cauld
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From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “It’s a bonnie sicht,” said Edie, as he indicated the English dead, “them a’ lying heids and thraws.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
e'e
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From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
e'enadverb
even
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
Edie
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From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
faes
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From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
set up or found
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
gae
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From this reading An’ it was a bonnier sicht to see the lads gae aff wi’ the plunder.”
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
Hawksglen
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From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
heids
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From this reading “It’s a bonnie sicht,” said Edie, as he indicated the English dead, “them a’ lying heids and thraws.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
Hunterspath
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From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading “It’s a bonnie sicht,” said Edie, as he indicated the English dead, “them a’ lying heids and thraws.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An’ it was a bonnier sicht to see the lads gae aff wi’ the plunder.”
It's
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From this reading “It’s a bonnie sicht,” said Edie, as he indicated the English dead, “them a’ lying heids and thraws.
JohnstonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnstən/
Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
LadenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading An’ it was a bonnier sicht to see the lads gae aff wi’ the plunder.”
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading “It’s a bonnie sicht,” said Edie, as he indicated the English dead, “them a’ lying heids and thraws.
M'Laggan
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From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading An’ it was a bonnier sicht to see the lads gae aff wi’ the plunder.”
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
richt
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From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
Ruthven
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From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It’s a bonnie sicht,” said Edie, as he indicated the English dead, “them a’ lying heids and thraws.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading An’ it was a bonnier sicht to see the lads gae aff wi’ the plunder.”
sicht
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From this reading “It’s a bonnie sicht,” said Edie, as he indicated the English dead, “them a’ lying heids and thraws.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
stragglernounUS /ˈstræɡlər/
someone who strays or falls behind
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “It’s a bonnie sicht,” said Edie, as he indicated the English dead, “them a’ lying heids and thraws.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
thraws
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From this reading “It’s a bonnie sicht,” said Edie, as he indicated the English dead, “them a’ lying heids and thraws.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
warld
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From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
(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 Laden with booty, they had made tracks for Hunterspath, well knowing that their Captain was able to defend himself from the attack of any English straggler.
Wha's
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From this reading Wha’s friends, wha’s faes, in this cauld warld, Is e’en richt ill to learn; But an evil e’e hath looked on thee, My bonnie, bonnie bairn.
at the time that
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
winoun
a midwestern state in north central United States
From this reading An’ it was a bonnier sicht to see the lads gae aff wi’ the plunder.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A. M’Laggan._ When Ruthven mounted his steed, and passed the gate of Hawksglen, he found that all his followers, with the exception of Edie Johnston, had retired.
