1688
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From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is nae Covenant noo, Lassie, There is nae covenant, noo; The solemn league and covenant, Are a' broken through.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is nae Covenant noo, Lassie, There is nae covenant, noo; The solemn league and covenant, Are a' broken through.
archesnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəz/
plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is nae Covenant noo, Lassie, There is nae covenant, noo; The solemn league and covenant, Are a' broken through.
completely unclothed
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading There is nae Covenant noo, Lassie, There is nae covenant, noo; The solemn league and covenant, Are a' broken through.
BRUNTISFIELD
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From this reading THE PLACE OF BRUNTISFIELD.
Calton-hill
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From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
Canongate
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From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
CovenantnounUS /ˈkʌvənənt/
a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
From this reading There is nae Covenant noo, Lassie, There is nae covenant, noo; The solemn league and covenant, Are a' broken through.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
HostelnounUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nae Covenant noo, Lassie, There is nae covenant, noo; The solemn league and covenant, Are a' broken through.
LassienounUS /ˈlæsi/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading There is nae Covenant noo, Lassie, There is nae covenant, noo; The solemn league and covenant, Are a' broken through.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading There is nae Covenant noo, Lassie, There is nae covenant, noo; The solemn league and covenant, Are a' broken through.
march in a procession
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
musteredverbUS /ˈmʌstərd/
past form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
nae
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From this reading There is nae Covenant noo, Lassie, There is nae covenant, noo; The solemn league and covenant, Are a' broken through.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
noo
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From this reading There is nae Covenant noo, Lassie, There is nae covenant, noo; The solemn league and covenant, Are a' broken through.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PLACE OF BRUNTISFIELD.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD SONG.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE PLACE OF BRUNTISFIELD.
with speed
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
without speaking
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading There is nae Covenant noo, Lassie, There is nae covenant, noo; The solemn league and covenant, Are a' broken through.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading OLD SONG.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
possessing sweep
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLACE OF BRUNTISFIELD.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nae Covenant noo, Lassie, There is nae covenant, noo; The solemn league and covenant, Are a' broken through.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There is nae Covenant noo, Lassie, There is nae covenant, noo; The solemn league and covenant, Are a' broken through.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
a Caucasian
From this reading One evening in the month of March, 1688, a party of thirty soldiers mustered rapidly and silently under the arches of the White Horse Hostel, an old and well-known inn on the north side of the Canongate of Edinburgh.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The night was dark and cold, and a high wind swept in gusts down the narrow way between the picturesque houses of that venerable street and the steep side of the bare and rocky Calton-hill.
