Chapter XIII

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

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

(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 _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

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From this reading * * * * * Whist! what’s yon noise amang yon crowd, Yon rantin an’ huzzain?

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

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

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

strike violently

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Whar trumpets skirl an’ drums beat loud, An’ organs sweet are pleyin.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

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From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

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From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

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From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading * * * * * Whist! what’s yon noise amang yon crowd, Yon rantin an’ huzzain?

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading Whar trumpets skirl an’ drums beat loud, An’ organs sweet are pleyin.”

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From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

at any time

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

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From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

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From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

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

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

an established custom

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

lacking a visible order or organization

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

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From this reading * * * * * Whist! what’s yon noise amang yon crowd, Yon rantin an’ huzzain?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

to an immeasurable degree; beyond measurement

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

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

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

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

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

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

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

immediately past

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Whar trumpets skirl an’ drums beat loud, An’ organs sweet are pleyin.”

plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

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

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

the force of workers available

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

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From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

of or relating to or consisting of muscle

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

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

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading * * * * * Whist! what’s yon noise amang yon crowd, Yon rantin an’ huzzain?

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

edible viscera of a butchered animal

From this reading Whar trumpets skirl an’ drums beat loud, An’ organs sweet are pleyin.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

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

From this reading Whar trumpets skirl an’ drums beat loud, An’ organs sweet are pleyin.”

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

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

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

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

plural of “producer” — someone who manufactures something

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

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From this reading * * * * * Whist! what’s yon noise amang yon crowd, Yon rantin an’ huzzain?

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

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From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

make a shrill, wailing sound

From this reading Whar trumpets skirl an’ drums beat loud, An’ organs sweet are pleyin.”

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From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Whar trumpets skirl an’ drums beat loud, An’ organs sweet are pleyin.”

be uncomfortably hot

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

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

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _Rosley Fair._ The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Countries is the first public national expression ever made in this country, as to the dignity and artistic quality of labour.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

a group of soldiers

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids

From this reading Whar trumpets skirl an’ drums beat loud, An’ organs sweet are pleyin.”

up to a particular time

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

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From this reading Whar trumpets skirl an’ drums beat loud, An’ organs sweet are pleyin.”

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

From this reading * * * * * Whist! what’s yon noise amang yon crowd, Yon rantin an’ huzzain?

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

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six

From this reading * * * * * Whist! what’s yon noise amang yon crowd, Yon rantin an’ huzzain?

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “See frae a’ quarters, east and west, I’ drwoves th’ country coman, Wheyle flocks o’ naigs an’ kye are press’d By flocks o’ men an’ women; Buss’d i’ their best the blythesome troop Bang forrat helter-skelter, Wheyle monny ’mang the mingled group O’ th’ geat war fit to swelter Wi’ heat that day.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

a late time of life

From this reading Our “working men,” until within the last few years, we have been in the habit of looking upon as mere labourers—as muscular machines—creatures with whom the spinning-jenny and the power-loom might be brought into competition, and whom the sense of fatigue, and consequent demand for rest, rendered immeasurably inferior “as producers,” to the instruments of brass and iron.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading * * * * * Whist! what’s yon noise amang yon crowd, Yon rantin an’ huzzain?