Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

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From this reading And dinna forget to trade with Alick Ker for three small swords, a chafing dish, and a dozen mourning and hand-and-heart rings.

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From this reading Alick’s an awfu’ man to get the upper hand of.”

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

From this reading Alick’s an awfu’ man to get the upper hand of.”

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

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

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From this reading Alick’s an awfu’ man to get the upper hand of.”

the two together, not just one

From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish

From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

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From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

a garment made of camlet fabric

From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction

From this reading And dinna forget to trade with Alick Ker for three small swords, a chafing dish, and a dozen mourning and hand-and-heart rings.

for the most part

From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

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From this reading And dinna forget to trade with Alick Ker for three small swords, a chafing dish, and a dozen mourning and hand-and-heart rings.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading And dinna forget to trade with Alick Ker for three small swords, a chafing dish, and a dozen mourning and hand-and-heart rings.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading And dinna forget to trade with Alick Ker for three small swords, a chafing dish, and a dozen mourning and hand-and-heart rings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And dinna forget to trade with Alick Ker for three small swords, a chafing dish, and a dozen mourning and hand-and-heart rings.

the finger next to the thumb

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading And dinna forget to trade with Alick Ker for three small swords, a chafing dish, and a dozen mourning and hand-and-heart rings.

an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice

From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

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

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Alick’s an awfu’ man to get the upper hand of.”

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Alick’s an awfu’ man to get the upper hand of.”

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From this reading And dinna forget to trade with Alick Ker for three small swords, a chafing dish, and a dozen mourning and hand-and-heart rings.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading See that you have the skins’ worth.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

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

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

in an idle manner

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

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

From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

of the color of black ink

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

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From this reading And dinna forget to trade with Alick Ker for three small swords, a chafing dish, and a dozen mourning and hand-and-heart rings.

in a laborious manner

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

set down according to a plan

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

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

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

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

From this reading Alick’s an awfu’ man to get the upper hand of.”

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading And dinna forget to trade with Alick Ker for three small swords, a chafing dish, and a dozen mourning and hand-and-heart rings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

go across or through

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

pen made from a bird's feather

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

To recall to mind.

From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

free from harm or evil

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading And dinna forget to trade with Alick Ker for three small swords, a chafing dish, and a dozen mourning and hand-and-heart rings.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

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

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See that you have the skins’ worth.

a particular situation

From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading See that you have the skins’ worth.

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

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

From this reading And dinna forget to trade with Alick Ker for three small swords, a chafing dish, and a dozen mourning and hand-and-heart rings.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading And dinna forget to trade with Alick Ker for three small swords, a chafing dish, and a dozen mourning and hand-and-heart rings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

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

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading And dinna forget to trade with Alick Ker for three small swords, a chafing dish, and a dozen mourning and hand-and-heart rings.

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

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading And dinna forget to trade with Alick Ker for three small swords, a chafing dish, and a dozen mourning and hand-and-heart rings.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Alick’s an awfu’ man to get the upper hand of.”

which person or people

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And dinna forget to trade with Alick Ker for three small swords, a chafing dish, and a dozen mourning and hand-and-heart rings.

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

From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

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

From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading See that you have the skins’ worth.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading MACLEAN TO THE RESCUE Saunderson, the overseer, having laboriously written and signed a pass, laid down the quill, wiped his inky forefinger upon his sleeve, and gave the paper to the storekeeper, who sat idly by.

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

From this reading “Ye’ll remember that the store chiefly lacks in broadcloth of Witney, frieze and camlet, and in women’s shoes, both silk and callimanco.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading See that you have the skins’ worth.