Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He looked about for their shepherd that he might ask him concerning the earls of Jura and Colonsay.

not being in a specified place

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading After swimming across Loch Fad he found himself among the tall pine trees of the forest of Barone.

later than; following

From this reading After swimming across Loch Fad he found himself among the tall pine trees of the forest of Barone.

(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 Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading After swimming across Loch Fad he found himself among the tall pine trees of the forest of Barone.

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

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

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

From this reading As he skirted the lands of Kilmory he saw a herd of shaggy long-horned cattle browsing there, with many sheep and goats.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He looked about for their shepherd that he might ask him concerning the earls of Jura and Colonsay.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

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From this reading After swimming across Loch Fad he found himself among the tall pine trees of the forest of Barone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

reading superficially or at random

From this reading As he skirted the lands of Kilmory he saw a herd of shaggy long-horned cattle browsing there, with many sheep and goats.

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From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading As he skirted the lands of Kilmory he saw a herd of shaggy long-horned cattle browsing there, with many sheep and goats.

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From this reading He looked about for their shepherd that he might ask him concerning the earls of Jura and Colonsay.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading He looked about for their shepherd that he might ask him concerning the earls of Jura and Colonsay.

plural of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading He looked about for their shepherd that he might ask him concerning the earls of Jura and Colonsay.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

From this reading After swimming across Loch Fad he found himself among the tall pine trees of the forest of Barone.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading After swimming across Loch Fad he found himself among the tall pine trees of the forest of Barone.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

set up or found

From this reading After swimming across Loch Fad he found himself among the tall pine trees of the forest of Barone.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

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From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading As he skirted the lands of Kilmory he saw a herd of shaggy long-horned cattle browsing there, with many sheep and goats.

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

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading As he skirted the lands of Kilmory he saw a herd of shaggy long-horned cattle browsing there, with many sheep and goats.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading After swimming across Loch Fad he found himself among the tall pine trees of the forest of Barone.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

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

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

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From this reading He looked about for their shepherd that he might ask him concerning the earls of Jura and Colonsay.

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

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

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

From this reading As he skirted the lands of Kilmory he saw a herd of shaggy long-horned cattle browsing there, with many sheep and goats.

plural of “landmark” — the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading As he skirted the lands of Kilmory he saw a herd of shaggy long-horned cattle browsing there, with many sheep and goats.

a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)

From this reading After swimming across Loch Fad he found himself among the tall pine trees of the forest of Barone.

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From this reading As he skirted the lands of Kilmory he saw a herd of shaggy long-horned cattle browsing there, with many sheep and goats.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked about for their shepherd that he might ask him concerning the earls of Jura and Colonsay.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He looked about for their shepherd that he might ask him concerning the earls of Jura and Colonsay.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

a coniferous tree

From this reading After swimming across Loch Fad he found himself among the tall pine trees of the forest of Barone.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

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From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

cut with a saw

From this reading As he skirted the lands of Kilmory he saw a herd of shaggy long-horned cattle browsing there, with many sheep and goats.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

From this reading As he skirted the lands of Kilmory he saw a herd of shaggy long-horned cattle browsing there, with many sheep and goats.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading As he skirted the lands of Kilmory he saw a herd of shaggy long-horned cattle browsing there, with many sheep and goats.

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading He looked about for their shepherd that he might ask him concerning the earls of Jura and Colonsay.

past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading As he skirted the lands of Kilmory he saw a herd of shaggy long-horned cattle browsing there, with many sheep and goats.

a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

to a great degree

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

the act of swimming

From this reading After swimming across Loch Fad he found himself among the tall pine trees of the forest of Barone.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading After swimming across Loch Fad he found himself among the tall pine trees of the forest of Barone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

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

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He looked about for their shepherd that he might ask him concerning the earls of Jura and Colonsay.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As he skirted the lands of Kilmory he saw a herd of shaggy long-horned cattle browsing there, with many sheep and goats.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

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

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading After swimming across Loch Fad he found himself among the tall pine trees of the forest of Barone.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

in or at the place that

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As he skirted the lands of Kilmory he saw a herd of shaggy long-horned cattle browsing there, with many sheep and goats.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Wet and weary after his escape from his pursuers, and smarting sorely of his many wounds, he passed through the forest glades and emerged at the point where, on the evening before, Kenric had entered.

a late time of life

From this reading Roderic of Gigha, for all that he had been absent from Bute for a score of years, had not forgotten the old landmarks that had been familiar to him in boyhood.