used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A chieftain to the Highlands bound Cries, 'Boatman, do not tarry!
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading As the eye, therefore, became accustomed to the change of light, it obtained a more distinct view of surrounding objects.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And I'll give thee a silver pound, To row us o'er the ferry.'” _Lord Ullin's Daughter_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the eye, therefore, became accustomed to the change of light, it obtained a more distinct view of surrounding objects.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the eye, therefore, became accustomed to the change of light, it obtained a more distinct view of surrounding objects.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
BoatmannounUS /ˈboʊtmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading “A chieftain to the Highlands bound Cries, 'Boatman, do not tarry!
confined by bonds
From this reading “A chieftain to the Highlands bound Cries, 'Boatman, do not tarry!
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading As the eye, therefore, became accustomed to the change of light, it obtained a more distinct view of surrounding objects.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading “A chieftain to the Highlands bound Cries, 'Boatman, do not tarry!
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “A chieftain to the Highlands bound Cries, 'Boatman, do not tarry!
a female human offspring
From this reading And I'll give thee a silver pound, To row us o'er the ferry.'” _Lord Ullin's Daughter_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading As the eye, therefore, became accustomed to the change of light, it obtained a more distinct view of surrounding objects.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “A chieftain to the Highlands bound Cries, 'Boatman, do not tarry!
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
the organ of sight
From this reading As the eye, therefore, became accustomed to the change of light, it obtained a more distinct view of surrounding objects.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading And I'll give thee a silver pound, To row us o'er the ferry.'” _Lord Ullin's Daughter_.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And I'll give thee a silver pound, To row us o'er the ferry.'” _Lord Ullin's Daughter_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
HighlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading “A chieftain to the Highlands bound Cries, 'Boatman, do not tarry!
I'll
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From this reading And I'll give thee a silver pound, To row us o'er the ferry.'” _Lord Ullin's Daughter_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the eye, therefore, became accustomed to the change of light, it obtained a more distinct view of surrounding objects.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As the eye, therefore, became accustomed to the change of light, it obtained a more distinct view of surrounding objects.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading And I'll give thee a silver pound, To row us o'er the ferry.'” _Lord Ullin's Daughter_.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
marinesnounUS /mərˈiːnz/
an amphibious division of the United States Navy
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the eye, therefore, became accustomed to the change of light, it obtained a more distinct view of surrounding objects.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “A chieftain to the Highlands bound Cries, 'Boatman, do not tarry!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading And I'll give thee a silver pound, To row us o'er the ferry.'” _Lord Ullin's Daughter_.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As the eye, therefore, became accustomed to the change of light, it obtained a more distinct view of surrounding objects.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading As the eye, therefore, became accustomed to the change of light, it obtained a more distinct view of surrounding objects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
platoonnounUS /pləˈtuːn/
a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading And I'll give thee a silver pound, To row us o'er the ferry.'” _Lord Ullin's Daughter_.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading And I'll give thee a silver pound, To row us o'er the ferry.'” _Lord Ullin's Daughter_.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading And I'll give thee a silver pound, To row us o'er the ferry.'” _Lord Ullin's Daughter_.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
make steady
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading As the eye, therefore, became accustomed to the change of light, it obtained a more distinct view of surrounding objects.
tarryverbUS /ˈteri/
be about
From this reading “A chieftain to the Highlands bound Cries, 'Boatman, do not tarry!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “A chieftain to the Highlands bound Cries, 'Boatman, do not tarry!
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading And I'll give thee a silver pound, To row us o'er the ferry.'” _Lord Ullin's Daughter_.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading As the eye, therefore, became accustomed to the change of light, it obtained a more distinct view of surrounding objects.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “A chieftain to the Highlands bound Cries, 'Boatman, do not tarry!
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
Ullin's
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From this reading And I'll give thee a silver pound, To row us o'er the ferry.'” _Lord Ullin's Daughter_.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And I'll give thee a silver pound, To row us o'er the ferry.'” _Lord Ullin's Daughter_.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As the eye, therefore, became accustomed to the change of light, it obtained a more distinct view of surrounding objects.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
which person or people
From this reading At the head of the line that was stretched along the narrow pathway marched a platoon of the marines, who maintained the regular and steady front of trained warriors.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The sky had been without a cloud during the day, the gale having been dry and piercing, and thousands of stars were now shining through a chill atmosphere.
