1262
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From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
Ailsa
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From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For although to the tired lad Lulach and to Ailsa they had appeared in the guise of enemies, yet each of the three was known to the Earl Hamish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For although to the tired lad Lulach and to Ailsa they had appeared in the guise of enemies, yet each of the three was known to the Earl Hamish.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For although to the tired lad Lulach and to Ailsa they had appeared in the guise of enemies, yet each of the three was known to the Earl Hamish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
banquetingnoun
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What their unexpected mission to the lord of Bute might be had yet to be learnt.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Their leader was, in truth, none other than his own brother, the Earl Roderic of the Isle of Gigha.
Bute
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From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
Colonsay
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From this reading The other two were Erland the Old of Jura, and Sweyn the Silent of Colonsay.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For although to the tired lad Lulach and to Ailsa they had appeared in the guise of enemies, yet each of the three was known to the Earl Hamish.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading For although to the tired lad Lulach and to Ailsa they had appeared in the guise of enemies, yet each of the three was known to the Earl Hamish.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading For although to the tired lad Lulach and to Ailsa they had appeared in the guise of enemies, yet each of the three was known to the Earl Hamish.
Erland
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From this reading The other two were Erland the Old of Jura, and Sweyn the Silent of Colonsay.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For although to the tired lad Lulach and to Ailsa they had appeared in the guise of enemies, yet each of the three was known to the Earl Hamish.
Gigha
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From this reading Their leader was, in truth, none other than his own brother, the Earl Roderic of the Isle of Gigha.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading For although to the tired lad Lulach and to Ailsa they had appeared in the guise of enemies, yet each of the three was known to the Earl Hamish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
Hamish
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From this reading For although to the tired lad Lulach and to Ailsa they had appeared in the guise of enemies, yet each of the three was known to the Earl Hamish.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Their leader was, in truth, none other than his own brother, the Earl Roderic of the Isle of Gigha.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Their leader was, in truth, none other than his own brother, the Earl Roderic of the Isle of Gigha.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
Jura
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From this reading The other two were Erland the Old of Jura, and Sweyn the Silent of Colonsay.
Kenric
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From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading For although to the tired lad Lulach and to Ailsa they had appeared in the guise of enemies, yet each of the three was known to the Earl Hamish.
a boy or man
From this reading For although to the tired lad Lulach and to Ailsa they had appeared in the guise of enemies, yet each of the three was known to the Earl Hamish.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Their leader was, in truth, none other than his own brother, the Earl Roderic of the Isle of Gigha.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading What their unexpected mission to the lord of Bute might be had yet to be learnt.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading What their unexpected mission to the lord of Bute might be had yet to be learnt.
Lulach
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From this reading For although to the tired lad Lulach and to Ailsa they had appeared in the guise of enemies, yet each of the three was known to the Earl Hamish.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What their unexpected mission to the lord of Bute might be had yet to be learnt.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading What their unexpected mission to the lord of Bute might be had yet to be learnt.
not one, and not any
From this reading Their leader was, in truth, none other than his own brother, the Earl Roderic of the Isle of Gigha.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The other two were Erland the Old of Jura, and Sweyn the Silent of Colonsay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Their leader was, in truth, none other than his own brother, the Earl Roderic of the Isle of Gigha.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Their leader was, in truth, none other than his own brother, the Earl Roderic of the Isle of Gigha.
Redmain
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From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
Roderic
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From this reading Their leader was, in truth, none other than his own brother, the Earl Roderic of the Isle of Gigha.
Rothesay
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From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The other two were Erland the Old of Jura, and Sweyn the Silent of Colonsay.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
Sweyn
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From this reading The other two were Erland the Old of Jura, and Sweyn the Silent of Colonsay.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Their leader was, in truth, none other than his own brother, the Earl Roderic of the Isle of Gigha.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their leader was, in truth, none other than his own brother, the Earl Roderic of the Isle of Gigha.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For although to the tired lad Lulach and to Ailsa they had appeared in the guise of enemies, yet each of the three was known to the Earl Hamish.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading For although to the tired lad Lulach and to Ailsa they had appeared in the guise of enemies, yet each of the three was known to the Earl Hamish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For although to the tired lad Lulach and to Ailsa they had appeared in the guise of enemies, yet each of the three was known to the Earl Hamish.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Their leader was, in truth, none other than his own brother, the Earl Roderic of the Isle of Gigha.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The other two were Erland the Old of Jura, and Sweyn the Silent of Colonsay.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading What their unexpected mission to the lord of Bute might be had yet to be learnt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What their unexpected mission to the lord of Bute might be had yet to be learnt.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
which person or people
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading On that same June evening, in the year 1262, whilst Kenric was at the stream side with Ailsa Redmain, the three strangers who had landed earlier in the day on the shores of Bute were feasting in the great banqueting hall of the castle of Rothesay.
but in spite of that
From this reading For although to the tired lad Lulach and to Ailsa they had appeared in the guise of enemies, yet each of the three was known to the Earl Hamish.
