used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These precautions became necessary, as rumours began to be circulated that a war might speedily be expected with the English.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The affairs of state having also received due attention, the court resolved to visit the Isle of May.
in addition
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The armoury came likewise under observation, and an inspection took place of the bowmen, while practising archery in the Bow Butts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
archerynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəri/
the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
From this reading The armoury came likewise under observation, and an inspection took place of the bowmen, while practising archery in the Bow Butts.
armourynoun
a collection of resources
From this reading The armoury came likewise under observation, and an inspection took place of the bowmen, while practising archery in the Bow Butts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The affairs of state having also received due attention, the court resolved to visit the Isle of May.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading These precautions became necessary, as rumours began to be circulated that a war might speedily be expected with the English.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading These precautions became necessary, as rumours began to be circulated that a war might speedily be expected with the English.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The armoury came likewise under observation, and an inspection took place of the bowmen, while practising archery in the Bow Butts.
bowmennounUS /ˈboʊmən/
plural of “bowman” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading The armoury came likewise under observation, and an inspection took place of the bowmen, while practising archery in the Bow Butts.
Braes
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From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
burghnoun
a borough in Scotland
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
ButtsnounUS /bʌts/
plural of “butt” — thick end of the handle
From this reading The armoury came likewise under observation, and an inspection took place of the bowmen, while practising archery in the Bow Butts.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The armoury came likewise under observation, and an inspection took place of the bowmen, while practising archery in the Bow Butts.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading These precautions became necessary, as rumours began to be circulated that a war might speedily be expected with the English.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The affairs of state having also received due attention, the court resolved to visit the Isle of May.
defences
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From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The affairs of state having also received due attention, the court resolved to visit the Isle of May.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
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 These precautions became necessary, as rumours began to be circulated that a war might speedily be expected with the English.
entreated
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From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading These precautions became necessary, as rumours began to be circulated that a war might speedily be expected with the English.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The affairs of state having also received due attention, the court resolved to visit the Isle of May.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading The armoury came likewise under observation, and an inspection took place of the bowmen, while practising archery in the Bow Butts.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading The affairs of state having also received due attention, the court resolved to visit the Isle of May.
Jockey's
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From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
in like or similar manner
From this reading The armoury came likewise under observation, and an inspection took place of the bowmen, while practising archery in the Bow Butts.
LinksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
engage in
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The affairs of state having also received due attention, the court resolved to visit the Isle of May.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading These precautions became necessary, as rumours began to be circulated that a war might speedily be expected with the English.
muirs
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From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
absolutely essential
From this reading These precautions became necessary, as rumours began to be circulated that a war might speedily be expected with the English.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
Nethergate
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From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The armoury came likewise under observation, and an inspection took place of the bowmen, while practising archery in the Bow Butts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The armoury came likewise under observation, and an inspection took place of the bowmen, while practising archery in the Bow Butts.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
PortsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
practising
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From this reading The armoury came likewise under observation, and an inspection took place of the bowmen, while practising archery in the Bow Butts.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading These precautions became necessary, as rumours began to be circulated that a war might speedily be expected with the English.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The affairs of state having also received due attention, the court resolved to visit the Isle of May.
determined
From this reading The affairs of state having also received due attention, the court resolved to visit the Isle of May.
Roome
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From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading These precautions became necessary, as rumours began to be circulated that a war might speedily be expected with the English.
Shoregate
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From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading These precautions became necessary, as rumours began to be circulated that a war might speedily be expected with the English.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The affairs of state having also received due attention, the court resolved to visit the Isle of May.
confined on all sides
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These precautions became necessary, as rumours began to be circulated that a war might speedily be expected with the English.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The armoury came likewise under observation, and an inspection took place of the bowmen, while practising archery in the Bow Butts.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The armoury came likewise under observation, and an inspection took place of the bowmen, while practising archery in the Bow Butts.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The affairs of state having also received due attention, the court resolved to visit the Isle of May.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading These precautions became necessary, as rumours began to be circulated that a war might speedily be expected with the English.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The armoury came likewise under observation, and an inspection took place of the bowmen, while practising archery in the Bow Butts.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He urged the king to examine and make good the walls of the town, and the gates at the East and West Ports, and Jockey's Port, as well as those of the Nethergate and Shoregate; also the castle walls, gates, and defences, and whole fortifications.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These precautions became necessary, as rumours began to be circulated that a war might speedily be expected with the English.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading But although the young king was in love, duty was not to be neglected; and the old earl entreated that the youthful pair should cease to wander on the West Braes, and Roome Links, and woods, and muirs which at that time surrounded the burgh.
