Chapter XII

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

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

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

From this reading “But mony are the ups an’ the douns o’ life, When the dice-box o’ fate turns tapsalteerie.”

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

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

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

From this reading “But mony are the ups an’ the douns o’ life, When the dice-box o’ fate turns tapsalteerie.”

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

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CHANGES AT KNOWE PARK.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

for the reason that

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

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

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But mony are the ups an’ the douns o’ life, When the dice-box o’ fate turns tapsalteerie.”

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading CHANGES AT KNOWE PARK.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading The choice of Mrs. Clark as convener was a happy one.

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

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading The choice of Mrs. Clark as convener was a happy one.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

in a considerate manner

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

the member of a group whose duty it is to convene meetings

From this reading The choice of Mrs. Clark as convener was a happy one.

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From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

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From this reading “But mony are the ups an’ the douns o’ life, When the dice-box o’ fate turns tapsalteerie.”

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

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

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From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

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From this reading “But mony are the ups an’ the douns o’ life, When the dice-box o’ fate turns tapsalteerie.”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

in a faithful manner

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading “But mony are the ups an’ the douns o’ life, When the dice-box o’ fate turns tapsalteerie.”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

assets in the form of money

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The choice of Mrs. Clark as convener was a happy one.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

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

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

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

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

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From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

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From this reading CHANGES AT KNOWE PARK.

immediately past

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “But mony are the ups an’ the douns o’ life, When the dice-box o’ fate turns tapsalteerie.”

the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

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

From this reading “But mony are the ups an’ the douns o’ life, When the dice-box o’ fate turns tapsalteerie.”

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

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The choice of Mrs. Clark as convener was a happy one.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

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 “But mony are the ups an’ the douns o’ life, When the dice-box o’ fate turns tapsalteerie.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

and nothing more

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading CHANGES AT KNOWE PARK.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

established beyond doubt

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

with low volume

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

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

From this reading “But mony are the ups an’ the douns o’ life, When the dice-box o’ fate turns tapsalteerie.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

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

From this reading “But mony are the ups an’ the douns o’ life, When the dice-box o’ fate turns tapsalteerie.”

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

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

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

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading “But mony are the ups an’ the douns o’ life, When the dice-box o’ fate turns tapsalteerie.”

third-person singular of “up” — raise

From this reading “But mony are the ups an’ the douns o’ life, When the dice-box o’ fate turns tapsalteerie.”

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

From this reading _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

accept gladly

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.

(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 _Old Song, “Kate Dalrymple.”_ _SILENCE IS GOLDEN._ The Blinkbonny Free Church congregation was now a strong one,—so strong that a Dorcas Society was added to its other schemes, and proved of great service to the members as well as to the poor.

at the time that

From this reading “But mony are the ups an’ the douns o’ life, When the dice-box o’ fate turns tapsalteerie.”

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

From this reading She became the mainspring of the concern; and faithfully did she inquire into all needful cases, and considerately did she administer the funds,—in some instances so quietly, that several compared the help they received to “Peter’s sheet that was let down from heaven;” and in not a few cases the assistance was all the more welcome because, although it was greatly needed, it would only have been asked as a last resort.