Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

(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 My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

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From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

dearly loved

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

the two together, not just one

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

United States mythologist (1904-1987)

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

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From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

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From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

command with authority

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

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From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

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From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

a message received and understood

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

bestow a quality on

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

impose and collect

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

not any; not one

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

the state capital of Western Australia

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

select carefully from a group

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

only a very short time before

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

possessing sweep

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading My Lady Alva being much beloved by the country-folk, and on good terms with all her neighbours, her people had little difficulty in learning the doings of both parties, and acted with no little discretion in several emergencies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

in the direction of

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading On this occasion the force from Perth made the mistake of taking their way among the hills so as to avoid the direct road, and in so doing passed “under the nose,” as the Master put it, of the small garrison placed by the Duke of Argyle in Castle Campbell above the little village of Dollar.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

at the time that

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

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From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

which person or people

From this reading Having heard from her brother at Perth of an expedition being sent, under Major Graham, to levy a cess, as it was called, in Dunfermline, which, being a Whiggish town, was not too ready to pay taxes to King James, she sent out scouts from among her trusted servants, who were to pick up information in a private way, and had orders from her to act according to what they heard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not content with doing her best to guard her own property, my Lady Erskine was diligent to lend what help she could to our party in various ways.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading SHOWS HOW WE ARE SWEPT INTO THE STREAM OF EVENTS We had scarce been at home a day, when we seemed to be drawn into the current that was setting towards active warfare, whether we would or no.