AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
balladnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
BECOMESverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
BIRDnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But like red-hot steel is the old man's ire, AND THE THROSTLE-COCK'S HEAD IS UNDER HIS WING.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
Davie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
DISCOVERYnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
dog-kennel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
DOMESTICATEDadjectiveUS /dəˈmestəkeɪtəd/
converted or adapted to domestic use
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
EdwardnounUS /ˈedwərd/
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading The young man's wrath is like light straw on fire; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
four-footedadjective
having four feet
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
HEADnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Old men's love the longest will last, AND THE THROSTLE-COCK'S HEAD IS UNDER HIS WING.
HEARDadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
irenounUS /aɪr/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading But like red-hot steel is the old man's ire, AND THE THROSTLE-COCK'S HEAD IS UNDER HIS WING.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Old men's love the longest will last, AND THE THROSTLE-COCK'S HEAD IS UNDER HIS WING.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Old men's love the longest will last, AND THE THROSTLE-COCK'S HEAD IS UNDER HIS WING.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The young man's wrath is like light straw on fire; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The young man's wrath is like light straw on fire; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading Old men's love the longest will last, AND THE THROSTLE-COCK'S HEAD IS UNDER HIS WING.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man's wrath is like light straw on fire; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading Old men's love the longest will last, AND THE THROSTLE-COCK'S HEAD IS UNDER HIS WING.
MERRYadjectiveUS /ˈmeri/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The young man's wrath is like light straw on fire; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
red-hotadjective
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading But like red-hot steel is the old man's ire, AND THE THROSTLE-COCK'S HEAD IS UNDER HIS WING.
singverbUS /sɪŋ/
deliver by singing
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
SOconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
steelnounUS /stiːl/
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading But like red-hot steel is the old man's ire, AND THE THROSTLE-COCK'S HEAD IS UNDER HIS WING.
strawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading The young man's wrath is like light straw on fire; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
THROSTLE-COCK'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Old men's love the longest will last, AND THE THROSTLE-COCK'S HEAD IS UNDER HIS WING.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
TULLY-VEOLAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Old men's love the longest will last, AND THE THROSTLE-COCK'S HEAD IS UNDER HIS WING.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
WAVERLEY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A DISCOVERY--WAVERLEY BECOMES DOMESTICATED AT TULLY-VEOLAN The next day Edward arose betimes, and in a morning walk around the house and its vicinity, came suddenly upon a small court in front of the dog-kennel, where his friend Davie was employed about his four-footed charge.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
WINGnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Old men's love the longest will last, AND THE THROSTLE-COCK'S HEAD IS UNDER HIS WING.
wrathnounUS /ræθ/
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading The young man's wrath is like light straw on fire; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
YEpronounUS /jiː/
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One quick glance of his eye recognized Waverley, when, instantly turning his back, as if he had not observed him, he began to sing part of an old ballad:-- Young men will love thee more fair and more fast; HEARD YE SO MERRY THE LITTLE BIRD SING?
