used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Uncle Malcolm accompanied them to the steamer, which was to sail for Liverpool on the ninth of September.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
anew
From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRST LINK LOST AND FOUND.
being joined in close association
From this reading Malcolm had become deeply attached to the noble youth who was to be the companion of their voyage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Malcolm had become deeply attached to the noble youth who was to be the companion of their voyage.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Malcolm had become deeply attached to the noble youth who was to be the companion of their voyage.
give a benediction to
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
a youthful male person
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
brightenverbUS /ˈbraɪtən/
make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
choicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Malcolm had become deeply attached to the noble youth who was to be the companion of their voyage.
dearly loved
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Malcolm had become deeply attached to the noble youth who was to be the companion of their voyage.
Dinna
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From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
the organ of sight
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST LINK LOST AND FOUND.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
for a limitless time
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
set up or found
From this reading THE FIRST LINK LOST AND FOUND.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Malcolm had become deeply attached to the noble youth who was to be the companion of their voyage.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
leddy
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From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
LINKverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading THE FIRST LINK LOST AND FOUND.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading Uncle Malcolm accompanied them to the steamer, which was to sail for Liverpool on the ninth of September.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE FIRST LINK LOST AND FOUND.
Madeline
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From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
Malcolm
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From this reading Uncle Malcolm accompanied them to the steamer, which was to sail for Liverpool on the ninth of September.
maun
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From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
moistenedverbUS /ˈmɔɪsənd/
past form of “moisten” — make moist
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
nanounUS /nɑː/
a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading Uncle Malcolm accompanied them to the steamer, which was to sail for Liverpool on the ninth of September.
not any; not one
From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Malcolm had become deeply attached to the noble youth who was to be the companion of their voyage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Uncle Malcolm accompanied them to the steamer, which was to sail for Liverpool on the ninth of September.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Uncle Malcolm accompanied them to the steamer, which was to sail for Liverpool on the ninth of September.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
Roland
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From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
Roland's
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From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Uncle Malcolm accompanied them to the steamer, which was to sail for Liverpool on the ninth of September.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Uncle Malcolm accompanied them to the steamer, which was to sail for Liverpool on the ninth of September.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
a male human offspring
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Uncle Malcolm accompanied them to the steamer, which was to sail for Liverpool on the ninth of September.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST LINK LOST AND FOUND.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Malcolm had become deeply attached to the noble youth who was to be the companion of their voyage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Uncle Malcolm accompanied them to the steamer, which was to sail for Liverpool on the ninth of September.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Uncle Malcolm accompanied them to the steamer, which was to sail for Liverpool on the ninth of September.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Malcolm accompanied them to the steamer, which was to sail for Liverpool on the ninth of September.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Malcolm had become deeply attached to the noble youth who was to be the companion of their voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Uncle Malcolm accompanied them to the steamer, which was to sail for Liverpool on the ninth of September.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Uncle Malcolm accompanied them to the steamer, which was to sail for Liverpool on the ninth of September.
which person or people
From this reading Malcolm had become deeply attached to the noble youth who was to be the companion of their voyage.
winoun
a midwestern state in north central United States
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
Woodcliff
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From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With a sad heart, Madeline turned her face homeward, for no kind father would brighten Woodcliff again.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Laying his hand upon Roland's shoulder, he gave him his blessing, and placing a packet in his hand, said, "Dinna forget, Roland, this is but your first visit; I maun see ye again, my son," and turning to Madeline with a moistened eye, he added,--"Farewell! my dear young leddy, ye will na neglect my boy, my Roland, I am sure; may God forever bless and comfort ye wi' his choicest gifts."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Malcolm had become deeply attached to the noble youth who was to be the companion of their voyage.
