Chapter XIV

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

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

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

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

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

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

(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 “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

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

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

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

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

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

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

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

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

a Scottish word

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

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

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

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

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

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

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

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From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading CONCLUSION.

gotten under control

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

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

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

in an effective manner

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

to come or go into

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

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

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

obtain

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

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From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

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

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

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

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

a detailed list of all the items in stock

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

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

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

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

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

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

From this reading _Jas.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

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

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

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

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

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

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

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

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

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

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

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 “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

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

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

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

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

on the contrary

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

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

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

in a special manner

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

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

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

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

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

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

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

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

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

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

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

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

From this reading “_A FOUTH O’ AULD NICKNACKETS._” Before the actual flitting from Knowe Park took place, Bell spent two or three busy days packing those things that required specially careful handling; for she was a walking inventory of all that the house contained, and knew the history of every article in it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

(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 Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

direct one's course or way

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

at the time that

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading “Life’s a weary journey alane, Blithe’s the road when we wend wi’ ither; Mutual gi’ein’ is mutual gain, Ae gude turn deserves anither.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ballantine._ As my readers are more familiar with Mrs. Tait by her old name of Bell, it will be as well to hold to it in what little we have to add to these “bits;” for although she filled her new station as effectively as she did the old one, it is rather to wind up old matters than to enter upon new ones that she will now come before us.