Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

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From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading Vain, volatile, and ambitious, she forsook the poor student for a more brilliant marriage.

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

From this reading Eleanor Westbrook, a young woman of his own humble rank, had won, and seemed to return, his love; but of that love she was not worthy.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading Lady Anne Bothwell's Lament.

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From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

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

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

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From this reading Lady Anne Bothwell's Lament.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Vain, volatile, and ambitious, she forsook the poor student for a more brilliant marriage.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

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From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

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From this reading Eleanor Westbrook, a young woman of his own humble rank, had won, and seemed to return, his love; but of that love she was not worthy.

at any time

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

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

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Vain, volatile, and ambitious, she forsook the poor student for a more brilliant marriage.

inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Vain, volatile, and ambitious, she forsook the poor student for a more brilliant marriage.

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From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

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From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

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

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

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

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

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

From this reading Eleanor Westbrook, a young woman of his own humble rank, had won, and seemed to return, his love; but of that love she was not worthy.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Eleanor Westbrook, a young woman of his own humble rank, had won, and seemed to return, his love; but of that love she was not worthy.

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

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

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

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Anne Bothwell's Lament.

express grief verbally

From this reading Lady Anne Bothwell's Lament.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Eleanor Westbrook, a young woman of his own humble rank, had won, and seemed to return, his love; but of that love she was not worthy.

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From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

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

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

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From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Vain, volatile, and ambitious, she forsook the poor student for a more brilliant marriage.

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From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

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

From this reading Vain, volatile, and ambitious, she forsook the poor student for a more brilliant marriage.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

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From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Eleanor Westbrook, a young woman of his own humble rank, had won, and seemed to return, his love; but of that love she was not worthy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Eleanor Westbrook, a young woman of his own humble rank, had won, and seemed to return, his love; but of that love she was not worthy.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Vain, volatile, and ambitious, she forsook the poor student for a more brilliant marriage.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Eleanor Westbrook, a young woman of his own humble rank, had won, and seemed to return, his love; but of that love she was not worthy.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Eleanor Westbrook, a young woman of his own humble rank, had won, and seemed to return, his love; but of that love she was not worthy.

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From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

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

From this reading Eleanor Westbrook, a young woman of his own humble rank, had won, and seemed to return, his love; but of that love she was not worthy.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Eleanor Westbrook, a young woman of his own humble rank, had won, and seemed to return, his love; but of that love she was not worthy.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

not in physical motion

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Vain, volatile, and ambitious, she forsook the poor student for a more brilliant marriage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

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

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

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

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

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

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Vain, volatile, and ambitious, she forsook the poor student for a more brilliant marriage.

evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures

From this reading Vain, volatile, and ambitious, she forsook the poor student for a more brilliant marriage.

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From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

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

From this reading IT may be remembered that in the earlier part of this continuation of the history of Maltravers it was stated that Aubrey had in early life met with the common lot of a disappointed affection.

French philosopher (1909-1943)

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

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From this reading Eleanor Westbrook, a young woman of his own humble rank, had won, and seemed to return, his love; but of that love she was not worthy.

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

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I CANNA chuse, but ever will Be luving to thy father still, Whaireir he gae, whaireir he ryde, My luve with him maun still abyde; In weil or wae, whaireir he gae, Mine heart can neir depart him frae.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Eleanor Westbrook, a young woman of his own humble rank, had won, and seemed to return, his love; but of that love she was not worthy.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Eleanor Westbrook, a young woman of his own humble rank, had won, and seemed to return, his love; but of that love she was not worthy.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Eleanor Westbrook, a young woman of his own humble rank, had won, and seemed to return, his love; but of that love she was not worthy.

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

From this reading Eleanor Westbrook, a young woman of his own humble rank, had won, and seemed to return, his love; but of that love she was not worthy.