Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

(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 Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

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

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

possessive form of “anthony” — Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading ANTHONY'S BELL.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

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From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading ANTHONY'S BELL.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

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From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

cause to be bored

From this reading "The gruntil of St. Anthony's sow, Quhilk bore his holy bell."--SIR D. LINDESAY.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party

From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading "The gruntil of St. Anthony's sow, Quhilk bore his holy bell."--SIR D. LINDESAY.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

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From this reading "The gruntil of St. Anthony's sow, Quhilk bore his holy bell."--SIR D. LINDESAY.

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

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

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From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

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

From this reading "The gruntil of St. Anthony's sow, Quhilk bore his holy bell."--SIR D. LINDESAY.

past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading "The gruntil of St. Anthony's sow, Quhilk bore his holy bell."--SIR D. LINDESAY.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

ten 10s

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

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

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

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From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

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From this reading "The gruntil of St. Anthony's sow, Quhilk bore his holy bell."--SIR D. LINDESAY.

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

From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

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

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The gruntil of St. Anthony's sow, Quhilk bore his holy bell."--SIR D. LINDESAY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

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From this reading "The gruntil of St. Anthony's sow, Quhilk bore his holy bell."--SIR D. LINDESAY.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (“hock” is British usage)

From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

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From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

term of address for a man

From this reading "The gruntil of St. Anthony's sow, Quhilk bore his holy bell."--SIR D. LINDESAY.

place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading "The gruntil of St. Anthony's sow, Quhilk bore his holy bell."--SIR D. LINDESAY.

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From this reading ST.

plural of “steeple” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

plural of “streamer” — light that streams

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

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

From this reading "The gruntil of St. Anthony's sow, Quhilk bore his holy bell."--SIR D. LINDESAY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

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From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

during the time that

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the house of Barton, the insurgent nobles held a deep carouse, and drank the Rhenish and Malvoisie of the umquhile Sir Andrew with a relish all the greater that it cost them nothing.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Next day it became known among all the ports on both sides of the Forth, that Admiral Wood had won another victory--that his three favourite followers, Mathieson, Barton of Leith, and Falconer of Bo'ness, had escaped without scaith, and the bells in more than a hundred steeples rang joyously, while the ships hoisted all their colours and streamers in the roadstead, at the Hope, and in the harbours.