used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'There grows a bonnie brier bush in our kail-yard, And white are the blossoms on't in our kail-yard.'
in the past
From this reading The Revolution reached our parish years ago, and Drumtochty has a School Board, with a chairman and a clerk, besides a treasurer and an officer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Revolution reached our parish years ago, and Drumtochty has a School Board, with a chairman and a clerk, besides a treasurer and an officer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'There grows a bonnie brier bush in our kail-yard, And white are the blossoms on't in our kail-yard.'
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'There grows a bonnie brier bush in our kail-yard, And white are the blossoms on't in our kail-yard.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The Revolution reached our parish years ago, and Drumtochty has a School Board, with a chairman and a clerk, besides a treasurer and an officer.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading 'There grows a bonnie brier bush in our kail-yard, And white are the blossoms on't in our kail-yard.'
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The Revolution reached our parish years ago, and Drumtochty has a School Board, with a chairman and a clerk, besides a treasurer and an officer.
bonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading 'There grows a bonnie brier bush in our kail-yard, And white are the blossoms on't in our kail-yard.'
the two together, not just one
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
briernounUS /ˈbraɪər/
tangled mass of prickly plants
From this reading 'There grows a bonnie brier bush in our kail-yard, And white are the blossoms on't in our kail-yard.'
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading 'There grows a bonnie brier bush in our kail-yard, And white are the blossoms on't in our kail-yard.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading The Revolution reached our parish years ago, and Drumtochty has a School Board, with a chairman and a clerk, besides a treasurer and an officer.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The Revolution reached our parish years ago, and Drumtochty has a School Board, with a chairman and a clerk, besides a treasurer and an officer.
coal-cellar
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From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
Drumsheugh
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From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
Drumtochty
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From this reading The Revolution reached our parish years ago, and Drumtochty has a School Board, with a chairman and a clerk, besides a treasurer and an officer.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
expendverbUS /ɪkˈspend/
use up, consume fully
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
in a free manner
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading 'There grows a bonnie brier bush in our kail-yard, And white are the blossoms on't in our kail-yard.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Revolution reached our parish years ago, and Drumtochty has a School Board, with a chairman and a clerk, besides a treasurer and an officer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
Hillocks
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From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'There grows a bonnie brier bush in our kail-yard, And white are the blossoms on't in our kail-yard.'
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
kail-yard
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From this reading 'There grows a bonnie brier bush in our kail-yard, And white are the blossoms on't in our kail-yard.'
kirknounUS /kɜːrk/
a Scottish church
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The Revolution reached our parish years ago, and Drumtochty has a School Board, with a chairman and a clerk, besides a treasurer and an officer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
on't
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From this reading 'There grows a bonnie brier bush in our kail-yard, And white are the blossoms on't in our kail-yard.'
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 'There grows a bonnie brier bush in our kail-yard, And white are the blossoms on't in our kail-yard.'
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The Revolution reached our parish years ago, and Drumtochty has a School Board, with a chairman and a clerk, besides a treasurer and an officer.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
plumpers
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From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
pollnounUS /poʊl/
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Revolution reached our parish years ago, and Drumtochty has a School Board, with a chairman and a clerk, besides a treasurer and an officer.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading The Revolution reached our parish years ago, and Drumtochty has a School Board, with a chairman and a clerk, besides a treasurer and an officer.
an educational institution
From this reading The Revolution reached our parish years ago, and Drumtochty has a School Board, with a chairman and a clerk, besides a treasurer and an officer.
secondedverbUS /ˈsekəndɪd/
past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'There grows a bonnie brier bush in our kail-yard, And white are the blossoms on't in our kail-yard.'
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'There grows a bonnie brier bush in our kail-yard, And white are the blossoms on't in our kail-yard.'
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
treasurernounUS /ˈtreʒərər/
an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
From this reading The Revolution reached our parish years ago, and Drumtochty has a School Board, with a chairman and a clerk, besides a treasurer and an officer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Minutes are read with much solemnity, and motions to expend ten shillings upon a coal-cellar door passed, on the motion of Hillocks, seconded by Drumsheugh, who are both severely prompted for the occasion, and move uneasily before speaking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Drumsheugh was at first greatly exalted by his poll, and referred freely on market days to his "plumpers," but as time went on the irony of the situation laid hold upon him.
a Caucasian
From this reading 'There grows a bonnie brier bush in our kail-yard, And white are the blossoms on't in our kail-yard.'
which person or people
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Revolution reached our parish years ago, and Drumtochty has a School Board, with a chairman and a clerk, besides a treasurer and an officer.
a late time of life
From this reading The Revolution reached our parish years ago, and Drumtochty has a School Board, with a chairman and a clerk, besides a treasurer and an officer.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Hillocks, who had two years in a lawyer's office, is clerk, and summons meetings by post, although he sees every member at the market or the kirk.
