used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I lingered about the little quay while my father and the crew were hoisting sail.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Selta (so called after one of our native streams) was a long-bodied, long-haired animal, with a touch of the otter hound in her nature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I got her from Colin Lothian, an old "gaberlunzie" man who travelled our countryside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I lingered about the little quay while my father and the crew were hoisting sail.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Selta (so called after one of our native streams) was a long-bodied, long-haired animal, with a touch of the otter hound in her nature.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Selta (so called after one of our native streams) was a long-bodied, long-haired animal, with a touch of the otter hound in her nature.
capturingverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
Colin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I got her from Colin Lothian, an old "gaberlunzie" man who travelled our countryside.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
countrysidenounUS /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
rural regions
From this reading I got her from Colin Lothian, an old "gaberlunzie" man who travelled our countryside.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading I lingered about the little quay while my father and the crew were hoisting sail.
Curlewnoun
large migratory shorebirds of the sandpiper family; closely related to woodcocks but having a down-curved bill
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I lingered about the little quay while my father and the crew were hoisting sail.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I got her from Colin Lothian, an old "gaberlunzie" man who travelled our countryside.
gaberlunzie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I got her from Colin Lothian, an old "gaberlunzie" man who travelled our countryside.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I got her from Colin Lothian, an old "gaberlunzie" man who travelled our countryside.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
harpoonnounUS /hɑːrˈpuːn/
a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Selta (so called after one of our native streams) was a long-bodied, long-haired animal, with a touch of the otter hound in her nature.
hoistingverbUS /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading I lingered about the little quay while my father and the crew were hoisting sail.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Selta (so called after one of our native streams) was a long-bodied, long-haired animal, with a touch of the otter hound in her nature.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I lingered about the little quay while my father and the crew were hoisting sail.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
conformity or harmony
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
knobbedadjective
used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading I lingered about the little quay while my father and the crew were hoisting sail.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I lingered about the little quay while my father and the crew were hoisting sail.
long-bodiedadjective
having a relatively long body
From this reading Selta (so called after one of our native streams) was a long-bodied, long-haired animal, with a touch of the otter hound in her nature.
long-hairedadjective
with long hair
From this reading Selta (so called after one of our native streams) was a long-bodied, long-haired animal, with a touch of the otter hound in her nature.
Lothian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I got her from Colin Lothian, an old "gaberlunzie" man who travelled our countryside.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I got her from Colin Lothian, an old "gaberlunzie" man who travelled our countryside.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
moorlandnounUS /ˈmʊrlænd/
open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I lingered about the little quay while my father and the crew were hoisting sail.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Selta (so called after one of our native streams) was a long-bodied, long-haired animal, with a touch of the otter hound in her nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Selta (so called after one of our native streams) was a long-bodied, long-haired animal, with a touch of the otter hound in her nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I got her from Colin Lothian, an old "gaberlunzie" man who travelled our countryside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Selta (so called after one of our native streams) was a long-bodied, long-haired animal, with a touch of the otter hound in her nature.
and nothing more
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
otternounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading Selta (so called after one of our native streams) was a long-bodied, long-haired animal, with a touch of the otter hound in her nature.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Selta (so called after one of our native streams) was a long-bodied, long-haired animal, with a touch of the otter hound in her nature.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading I lingered about the little quay while my father and the crew were hoisting sail.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading I lingered about the little quay while my father and the crew were hoisting sail.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
Selta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Selta (so called after one of our native streams) was a long-bodied, long-haired animal, with a touch of the otter hound in her nature.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Selta (so called after one of our native streams) was a long-bodied, long-haired animal, with a touch of the otter hound in her nature.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Selta (so called after one of our native streams) was a long-bodied, long-haired animal, with a touch of the otter hound in her nature.
Stromness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I lingered about the little quay while my father and the crew were hoisting sail.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Selta (so called after one of our native streams) was a long-bodied, long-haired animal, with a touch of the otter hound in her nature.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading I got her from Colin Lothian, an old "gaberlunzie" man who travelled our countryside.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a moment I questioned if I should not be happier in the bow of the Curlew, than tramping half a score of miles over rough uninteresting moorland on the chance of capturing a seal; but in the end I was satisfied in keeping to the plan arranged by my companions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I lingered about the little quay while my father and the crew were hoisting sail.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I lingered about the little quay while my father and the crew were hoisting sail.
which person or people
From this reading I got her from Colin Lothian, an old "gaberlunzie" man who travelled our countryside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I waited only to see the boat bend over in the fresh breeze as she sailed outward to the ships; then, armed with my harpoon and a knobbed stick, I hastened out of Stromness, followed by my dog.
