Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

how long something has existed

From this reading He had been Sir Walter's faithful attendant, and long confinement to his master's chamber had given to his scarcely more than middle age the aspect of an old man.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.

(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 It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.

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

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

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

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

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From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading He had been Sir Walter's faithful attendant, and long confinement to his master's chamber had given to his scarcely more than middle age the aspect of an old man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading He had been Sir Walter's faithful attendant, and long confinement to his master's chamber had given to his scarcely more than middle age the aspect of an old man.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been Sir Walter's faithful attendant, and long confinement to his master's chamber had given to his scarcely more than middle age the aspect of an old man.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.

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

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading He had been Sir Walter's faithful attendant, and long confinement to his master's chamber had given to his scarcely more than middle age the aspect of an old man.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading He had been Sir Walter's faithful attendant, and long confinement to his master's chamber had given to his scarcely more than middle age the aspect of an old man.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading He had been Sir Walter's faithful attendant, and long confinement to his master's chamber had given to his scarcely more than middle age the aspect of an old man.

(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He had been Sir Walter's faithful attendant, and long confinement to his master's chamber had given to his scarcely more than middle age the aspect of an old man.

destroyed or killed

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

an established custom

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

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

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

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

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

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

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

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

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

a small worthless amount

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

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

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

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

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.

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 It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He had been Sir Walter's faithful attendant, and long confinement to his master's chamber had given to his scarcely more than middle age the aspect of an old man.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

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

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

the chief steward or butler of a great household

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

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

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He had been Sir Walter's faithful attendant, and long confinement to his master's chamber had given to his scarcely more than middle age the aspect of an old man.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading He had been Sir Walter's faithful attendant, and long confinement to his master's chamber had given to his scarcely more than middle age the aspect of an old man.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had been Sir Walter's faithful attendant, and long confinement to his master's chamber had given to his scarcely more than middle age the aspect of an old man.

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

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.

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

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

information about recent and important events

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

and nothing more

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

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

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

only a very short time before

From this reading He had been Sir Walter's faithful attendant, and long confinement to his master's chamber had given to his scarcely more than middle age the aspect of an old man.

try to get or reach

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.

the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.

term of address for a man

From this reading He had been Sir Walter's faithful attendant, and long confinement to his master's chamber had given to his scarcely more than middle age the aspect of an old man.

unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had been Sir Walter's faithful attendant, and long confinement to his master's chamber had given to his scarcely more than middle age the aspect of an old man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

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

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

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From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

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

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

lacking charm and good taste

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

not yet used or soiled

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading He had been Sir Walter's faithful attendant, and long confinement to his master's chamber had given to his scarcely more than middle age the aspect of an old man.

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

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

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

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

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

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

during the time that

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

which person or people

From this reading News were brought to Over-Kellie only in the afternoon of the next day that the new heir, who had made so ungracious an entrance, was gone.

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

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was Jaicque who opened the gate, and "tirled at the pin" of the house door, and held the stirrup while the major-domo got down from his horse, which he did slowly and with difficulty.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was brought by Neil Morison, in the faded velvet doublet which was his habit of state, attended by the varlet called Jaicque (_Anglicè_, Jack), who was man enough to groom all the horses left in the Kellie stables--to wit, a sober steed of all work, now ridden by Maister Neil, and the skittish pony of Mistress Jean, who held in these old unused stalls something like the same position which her mistress held in the Castle.

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

From this reading He gave the Mistress a bow which almost alarmed her, it was so grand, a much finer bow than that with which he signified his sense of the presence of his own young lady, whom it appeared he had come to seek.