used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOST IN A HIGHLAND MIST.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
(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 I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Only play certainly, but play may be a trifle rough at times.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
boatingnounUS /ˈboʊtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Only play certainly, but play may be a trifle rough at times.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Only play certainly, but play may be a trifle rough at times.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
Creggan
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From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
daftadjectiveUS /dæft/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
deviousadjectiveUS /ˈdiːviəs/
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
divisible by two
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
HIGHLANDnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading LOST IN A HIGHLAND MIST.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOST IN A HIGHLAND MIST.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST IN A HIGHLAND MIST.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
Matty
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From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Only play certainly, but play may be a trifle rough at times.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
become covered with mist
From this reading LOST IN A HIGHLAND MIST.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
Nugent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
and nothing more
From this reading Only play certainly, but play may be a trifle rough at times.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Only play certainly, but play may be a trifle rough at times.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
by chance
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Only play certainly, but play may be a trifle rough at times.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
ShetlandnounUS /ˈʃetlənd/
an archipelago of about 100 islands in the North Atlantic off the north coast of Scotland
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
in the near future
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Only play certainly, but play may be a trifle rough at times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Only play certainly, but play may be a trifle rough at times.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
at the time that
From this reading I have said that, when not fishing or boating with Matty, Creggan used to be guide to Mr. Nugent and show him all the sights.
which person or people
From this reading In these devious wanderings both rode, when the ground permitted it, Nugent on a pretty bay mare, Creggan on a daft little Shetland pony, who sometimes pitched him off and then rolled on him.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Soon now the scene must change, and we shall find ourselves afloat on the dark blue sea, and taking part in adventures far more thrilling than any that could possibly be met with even in the wild Island of Wings itself.
