used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
advocatesnounUS /ˈædvəkəts/
plural of “advocate” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
From this reading I am not for a moment to imagine that she advocates the change for the sake of saving her any trouble in attending on me.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
allusionsnounUS /əˈluːʒənz/
plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Betty now assures me, however, that if I am contented and comfortable in my own little room, she is quite satisfied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I am not for a moment to imagine that she advocates the change for the sake of saving her any trouble in attending on me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'There's nae trouble where ye are concerned, Maister Weelum,' she said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
assuresverbUS /əˈʃʊrz/
third-person singular of “assure” — make certain of
From this reading Betty now assures me, however, that if I am contented and comfortable in my own little room, she is quite satisfied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I am not for a moment to imagine that she advocates the change for the sake of saving her any trouble in attending on me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
Betty
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From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I am not for a moment to imagine that she advocates the change for the sake of saving her any trouble in attending on me.
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Betty now assures me, however, that if I am contented and comfortable in my own little room, she is quite satisfied.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading 'There's nae trouble where ye are concerned, Maister Weelum,' she said.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Betty now assures me, however, that if I am contented and comfortable in my own little room, she is quite satisfied.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
demurverbUS /dɪˈmɜːr/
take exception to
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I am not for a moment to imagine that she advocates the change for the sake of saving her any trouble in attending on me.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Betty now assures me, however, that if I am contented and comfortable in my own little room, she is quite satisfied.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Betty now assures me, however, that if I am contented and comfortable in my own little room, she is quite satisfied.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I am not for a moment to imagine that she advocates the change for the sake of saving her any trouble in attending on me.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
insinuatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪtɪŋ/
calculated to please or gain favor
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
interpretedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətəd/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Betty now assures me, however, that if I am contented and comfortable in my own little room, she is quite satisfied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Betty now assures me, however, that if I am contented and comfortable in my own little room, she is quite satisfied.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
Maister
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From this reading 'There's nae trouble where ye are concerned, Maister Weelum,' she said.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
a particular point in time
From this reading I am not for a moment to imagine that she advocates the change for the sake of saving her any trouble in attending on me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
nae
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From this reading 'There's nae trouble where ye are concerned, Maister Weelum,' she said.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
Nathan's
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From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
as might be expected
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
not any; not one
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Betty now assures me, however, that if I am contented and comfortable in my own little room, she is quite satisfied.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
obviatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbvieɪtɪŋ/
made impossible
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am not for a moment to imagine that she advocates the change for the sake of saving her any trouble in attending on me.
on one occasion
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Betty now assures me, however, that if I am contented and comfortable in my own little room, she is quite satisfied.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'There's nae trouble where ye are concerned, Maister Weelum,' she said.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading I am not for a moment to imagine that she advocates the change for the sake of saving her any trouble in attending on me.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Betty now assures me, however, that if I am contented and comfortable in my own little room, she is quite satisfied.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading I am not for a moment to imagine that she advocates the change for the sake of saving her any trouble in attending on me.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Betty now assures me, however, that if I am contented and comfortable in my own little room, she is quite satisfied.
six-foot
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From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
express in speech
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
carry out
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
There's
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From this reading 'There's nae trouble where ye are concerned, Maister Weelum,' she said.
tidying
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From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
To-day
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From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I am not for a moment to imagine that she advocates the change for the sake of saving her any trouble in attending on me.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
weel
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From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
Weelum
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From this reading 'There's nae trouble where ye are concerned, Maister Weelum,' she said.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
at the time that
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
in or at the place that
From this reading 'There's nae trouble where ye are concerned, Maister Weelum,' she said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To-day, when Betty was tidying my room, I took the opportunity of referring to Nathan's conversation of the previous evening, particularly that portion of it in which he advised me to take up my quarters downstairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading From the insinuating way in which he had introduced the subject, and the allusions he had made to my 'no weel' look, I naturally concluded that his advice might be interpreted as a hint to me that I was not so well as I fondly imagined; and that, for my own good, and for the convenience of my faithful old nurse--not to speak of obviating the necessity of taking a six-foot coffin down a narrow staircase with a sharp turn--I ought to agree to his proposal at once and without demur.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading 'There's nae trouble where ye are concerned, Maister Weelum,' she said.
