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

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

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

From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “We shouldn’t want to take another long walk to-day, even if it were pleasant,” said Betty consolingly.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I suppose this is a Scotch mist,” said Babe dolefully at breakfast.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading “I suppose this is a Scotch mist,” said Babe dolefully at breakfast.

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From this reading “We shouldn’t want to take another long walk to-day, even if it were pleasant,” said Betty consolingly.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading “I suppose this is a Scotch mist,” said Babe dolefully at breakfast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

in a comforting or consoling manner

From this reading “We shouldn’t want to take another long walk to-day, even if it were pleasant,” said Betty consolingly.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

causing dejection

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

with sadness; in a sorrowful manner

From this reading “I suppose this is a Scotch mist,” said Babe dolefully at breakfast.

(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

divisible by two

From this reading “We shouldn’t want to take another long walk to-day, even if it were pleasant,” said Betty consolingly.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

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

From this reading “I suppose this is a Scotch mist,” said Babe dolefully at breakfast.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

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

From this reading “I suppose this is a Scotch mist,” said Babe dolefully at breakfast.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading “I shouldn’t at least.

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

From this reading “We shouldn’t want to take another long walk to-day, even if it were pleasant,” said Betty consolingly.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

become covered with mist

From this reading “I suppose this is a Scotch mist,” said Babe dolefully at breakfast.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading “We shouldn’t want to take another long walk to-day, even if it were pleasant,” said Betty consolingly.

like better; value more highly

From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

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From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I suppose this is a Scotch mist,” said Babe dolefully at breakfast.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

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

From this reading “We shouldn’t want to take another long walk to-day, even if it were pleasant,” said Betty consolingly.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

express a supposition

From this reading “I suppose this is a Scotch mist,” said Babe dolefully at breakfast.

carry out

From this reading “We shouldn’t want to take another long walk to-day, even if it were pleasant,” said Betty consolingly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

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

From this reading “I suppose this is a Scotch mist,” said Babe dolefully at breakfast.

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

From this reading SCOTCH MISTS NEXT day it rained--a dismal, drizzling sort of rain that acted as if it never meant to stop.

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

From this reading “We shouldn’t want to take another long walk to-day, even if it were pleasant,” said Betty consolingly.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading “We shouldn’t want to take another long walk to-day, even if it were pleasant,” said Betty consolingly.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “We shouldn’t want to take another long walk to-day, even if it were pleasant,” said Betty consolingly.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading “Of course we ought to enjoy it, as an experience of real Scotch weather, but for my part I prefer a good rattling American rain-storm.”

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

From this reading “We shouldn’t want to take another long walk to-day, even if it were pleasant,” said Betty consolingly.