Chapter V

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From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

without advance planning

From this reading He more nearly committed himself to Bell than to any other person, and this accidentally.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

matters of personal concern

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

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

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

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

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

react verbally

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He more nearly committed himself to Bell than to any other person, and this accidentally.

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

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

on or to one side

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

giving confidence

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

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From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

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

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading He more nearly committed himself to Bell than to any other person, and this accidentally.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

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From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

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From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading THE TWO SIDES OF THE CHURCH QUESTION.

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From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading He more nearly committed himself to Bell than to any other person, and this accidentally.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

with extreme conscientiousness

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

deem to be

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

take exception to

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

divisible by two

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

a social unit living together

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

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From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

ranking above all others

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

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

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

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

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

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

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

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

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

ten 10s

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

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

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

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

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

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From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

material for starting a fire

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

a Scottish church

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

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From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

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

From this reading He more nearly committed himself to Bell than to any other person, and this accidentally.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

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From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TWO SIDES OF THE CHURCH QUESTION.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He more nearly committed himself to Bell than to any other person, and this accidentally.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

a local church community

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

a human being

From this reading He more nearly committed himself to Bell than to any other person, and this accidentally.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

building reserved for the officiating clergy

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading THE TWO SIDES OF THE CHURCH QUESTION.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

on the contrary

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

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From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

a small hard fruit

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE TWO SIDES OF THE CHURCH QUESTION.

with sincerity; without pretense

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

express in words

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He more nearly committed himself to Bell than to any other person, and this accidentally.

-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

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

From this reading THE TWO SIDES OF THE CHURCH QUESTION.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

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From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

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

From this reading He more nearly committed himself to Bell than to any other person, and this accidentally.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

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

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE TWO SIDES OF THE CHURCH QUESTION.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

precisely as stated

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

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

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.

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

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

at the time that

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

which person or people

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading “They lay aside their private cares To mind the Kirk and State affairs; They’ll talk o’ patronage and priests Wi’ kindling fury in their breasts, Or tell what new taxation ’s comin’, And ferlie at the folk in Lon’on.”—_Burns._ _THE SEED POTATOES._ The agitation which resulted in the Disruption of 1843, when nearly five hundred ministers left the Established Church of Scotland and formed the “Free Church,” extended even to the quiet parish of Blinkbonny, although Mr. Barrie had not taken an active part in the conferences held on the subjects in dispute between the Government and the Non-Intrusionists, as they were sometimes called.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He rather avoided the subject; but in the presbytery his attitude indicated that his sympathies were with those who ultimately formed the Free Church,—so much so that many of his friends remonstrated with him, urging him to be careful, to consider his family, not to commit himself hastily.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The latter advice Mr. Barrie carried out by thanking is advisers very sincerely, assuring them that he would endeavour to act conscientiously and “judeeciously;” and although he did not commit himself, his answer was made the basis of different conclusions, according as the “conscientiously” or the “judeeciously” was put foremost.