used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading No one could charge him with any act throughout his whole life inconsistent with the "walk and conversation" becoming his profession.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No one could charge him with any act throughout his whole life inconsistent with the "walk and conversation" becoming his profession.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading No one could charge him with any act throughout his whole life inconsistent with the "walk and conversation" becoming his profession.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DANIEL PORTEOUS Mr. Porteous had been minister of the parish for upwards of thirty years.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was a man of unimpeachable character.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading No one could charge him with any act throughout his whole life inconsistent with the "walk and conversation" becoming his profession.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading No one could charge him with any act throughout his whole life inconsistent with the "walk and conversation" becoming his profession.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No one could charge him with any act throughout his whole life inconsistent with the "walk and conversation" becoming his profession.
DANIELnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading DANIEL PORTEOUS Mr. Porteous had been minister of the parish for upwards of thirty years.
Drumsylie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
a social unit living together
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DANIEL PORTEOUS Mr. Porteous had been minister of the parish for upwards of thirty years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DANIEL PORTEOUS Mr. Porteous had been minister of the parish for upwards of thirty years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No one could charge him with any act throughout his whole life inconsistent with the "walk and conversation" becoming his profession.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one could charge him with any act throughout his whole life inconsistent with the "walk and conversation" becoming his profession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
inconsistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
displaying a lack of consistency
From this reading No one could charge him with any act throughout his whole life inconsistent with the "walk and conversation" becoming his profession.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
lairdnounUS /lerd/
a landowner
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading No one could charge him with any act throughout his whole life inconsistent with the "walk and conversation" becoming his profession.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a man of unimpeachable character.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading DANIEL PORTEOUS Mr. Porteous had been minister of the parish for upwards of thirty years.
a form of address for a man
From this reading DANIEL PORTEOUS Mr. Porteous had been minister of the parish for upwards of thirty years.
not any; not one
From this reading No one could charge him with any act throughout his whole life inconsistent with the "walk and conversation" becoming his profession.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DANIEL PORTEOUS Mr. Porteous had been minister of the parish for upwards of thirty years.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one could charge him with any act throughout his whole life inconsistent with the "walk and conversation" becoming his profession.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading DANIEL PORTEOUS Mr. Porteous had been minister of the parish for upwards of thirty years.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
PORTEOUS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DANIEL PORTEOUS Mr. Porteous had been minister of the parish for upwards of thirty years.
PreviouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading No one could charge him with any act throughout his whole life inconsistent with the "walk and conversation" becoming his profession.
REVverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading THE REV.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REV.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading DANIEL PORTEOUS Mr. Porteous had been minister of the parish for upwards of thirty years.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading No one could charge him with any act throughout his whole life inconsistent with the "walk and conversation" becoming his profession.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
unimpeachableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbəl/
beyond doubt or reproach
From this reading He was a man of unimpeachable character.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading DANIEL PORTEOUS Mr. Porteous had been minister of the parish for upwards of thirty years.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading No one could charge him with any act throughout his whole life inconsistent with the "walk and conversation" becoming his profession.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a man of unimpeachable character.
which person or people
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading No one could charge him with any act throughout his whole life inconsistent with the "walk and conversation" becoming his profession.
belonging to which person
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Previously he had been tutor in the family of a small laird who had political interest in those old times, and through whose influence with the patron of the parish he had obtained the living of Drumsylie.
a late time of life
From this reading DANIEL PORTEOUS Mr. Porteous had been minister of the parish for upwards of thirty years.
