used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading The same open, bold countenance of the Admiral, the same frank and manly bearing, showed him to be a sailor and a fighter.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
anew
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The same open, bold countenance of the Admiral, the same frank and manly bearing, showed him to be a sailor and a fighter.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The same open, bold countenance of the Admiral, the same frank and manly bearing, showed him to be a sailor and a fighter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
fearless and daring
From this reading The same open, bold countenance of the Admiral, the same frank and manly bearing, showed him to be a sailor and a fighter.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
Capt
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From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The same open, bold countenance of the Admiral, the same frank and manly bearing, showed him to be a sailor and a fighter.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
descendantnounUS /dɪˈsendənt/
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
a social unit living together
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
fighternounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading The same open, bold countenance of the Admiral, the same frank and manly bearing, showed him to be a sailor and a fighter.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
fleetsnounUS /fliːts/
plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
footholdnounUS /ˈfʊthoʊld/
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
set up or found
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The same open, bold countenance of the Admiral, the same frank and manly bearing, showed him to be a sailor and a fighter.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
in a gradual manner
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
GREETINGnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
Haco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
harriedadjectiveUS /ˈherid/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The same open, bold countenance of the Admiral, the same frank and manly bearing, showed him to be a sailor and a fighter.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
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 It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
and nothing more
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
immediately past
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading The same open, bold countenance of the Admiral, the same frank and manly bearing, showed him to be a sailor and a fighter.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
Nicholson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The same open, bold countenance of the Admiral, the same frank and manly bearing, showed him to be a sailor and a fighter.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
reddishadjectiveUS /ˈredɪʃ/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The same open, bold countenance of the Admiral, the same frank and manly bearing, showed him to be a sailor and a fighter.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same open, bold countenance of the Admiral, the same frank and manly bearing, showed him to be a sailor and a fighter.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The same open, bold countenance of the Admiral, the same frank and manly bearing, showed him to be a sailor and a fighter.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
in the near future
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
carry out
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
VikingnounUS /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/
any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
migratory
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
at the time that
From this reading The host was an old friend, and we were soon fighting over the battles again, when a shadow fell across us and I sprang to my feet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE GREETING OF FAIR LIPS After wandering through the streets of this old town during the early hours of the morning, seeing it gradually wake into life and take on the quiet bustle of the day, I at last found myself before the inn, which had just been opened.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
which person or people
From this reading It was Capt. James Nicholson, one of the three brothers who fought their ships in sunshine and in storm, while there was a plank left for them to stand upon, carrying dismay through the English fleets by their desperate courage and daring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
a late time of life
From this reading He was a man about forty years old, over medium height, but slender and of fair complexion, with light blue eyes and reddish hair, a typical descendant of that old Viking, Nicholson, who fought some famous fights under King Haco, and harried the coasts of Scotland until he gained a foothold there and founded the Scottish family of the name.
