Chapter II

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

From this reading He’s a bonnie lad, though maybe no as weel-mannered as ane would like to see,” said Mrs. Campbell.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

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

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

used of a single unit or thing; not two or more

From this reading He’s a bonnie lad, though maybe no as weel-mannered as ane would like to see,” said Mrs. Campbell.

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

From this reading He’s a bonnie lad, though maybe no as weel-mannered as ane would like to see,” said Mrs. Campbell.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

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

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

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

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

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

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

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

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

third-person singular of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

very pleasing to the eye

From this reading He’s a bonnie lad, though maybe no as weel-mannered as ane would like to see,” said Mrs. Campbell.

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From this reading I hope you were civil to the strange callant, Colin, my man?”

United States mythologist (1904-1987)

From this reading He’s a bonnie lad, though maybe no as weel-mannered as ane would like to see,” said Mrs. Campbell.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading I hope you were civil to the strange callant, Colin, my man?”

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From this reading I hope you were civil to the strange callant, Colin, my man?”

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

a man of refinement

From this reading “Ye saw the young gentleman safe to the pier?

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

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

From this reading He’s a bonnie lad, though maybe no as weel-mannered as ane would like to see,” said Mrs. Campbell.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

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

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I hope you were civil to the strange callant, Colin, my man?”

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

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

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

From this reading I hope you were civil to the strange callant, Colin, my man?”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

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

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

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

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

a boy or man

From this reading He’s a bonnie lad, though maybe no as weel-mannered as ane would like to see,” said Mrs. Campbell.

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

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He’s a bonnie lad, though maybe no as weel-mannered as ane would like to see,” said Mrs. Campbell.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

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

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

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

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I hope you were civil to the strange callant, Colin, my man?”

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

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

by chance

From this reading He’s a bonnie lad, though maybe no as weel-mannered as ane would like to see,” said Mrs. Campbell.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He’s a bonnie lad, though maybe no as weel-mannered as ane would like to see,” said Mrs. Campbell.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I hope you were civil to the strange callant, Colin, my man?”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

disregarded

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

not any; not one

From this reading He’s a bonnie lad, though maybe no as weel-mannered as ane would like to see,” said Mrs. Campbell.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

above and across; more than

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading “Ye saw the young gentleman safe to the pier?

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading “Ye saw the young gentleman safe to the pier?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He’s a bonnie lad, though maybe no as weel-mannered as ane would like to see,” said Mrs. Campbell.

cut with a saw

From this reading “Ye saw the young gentleman safe to the pier?

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He’s a bonnie lad, though maybe no as weel-mannered as ane would like to see,” said Mrs. Campbell.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

a trait of dignified seriousness

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading I hope you were civil to the strange callant, Colin, my man?”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

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

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

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

From this reading “Ye saw the young gentleman safe to the pier?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He’s a bonnie lad, though maybe no as weel-mannered as ane would like to see,” said Mrs. Campbell.

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

From this reading “Ye saw the young gentleman safe to the pier?

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

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

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

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

From this reading He’s a bonnie lad, though maybe no as weel-mannered as ane would like to see,” said Mrs. Campbell.

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

From this reading I hope you were civil to the strange callant, Colin, my man?”

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading “Keep me! such a way to name his father--Bairns maun be awfu’ neglected in such a grand house--aye left wi’ servants, and never trained to trust their bits of secrets to father or mother.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He’s a bonnie lad, though maybe no as weel-mannered as ane would like to see,” said Mrs. Campbell.

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

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “Ye saw the young gentleman safe to the pier?

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

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Laddies,” said the farmer’s wife, with a little solemnity, looking across the sleeping baby upon the four heads of different sizes which bent over their supper at the table before her, “mind you aye, that, right or wrong, them that’s maist interested in whatever befalls you is them that belongs to you--maist ready to praise if ye’ve done weel, and excuse you if ye’ve done wrang.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “Ye saw the young gentleman safe to the pier?