Chapter IV

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From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

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From this reading [11] Campbell's alterations were, generally, decided improvements; but in one instance he failed lamentably.

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

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

later than; following

From this reading After describing the gambols of his 'Twa Dogs,' their historian refers to their sitting down in coarse and rustic terms.

anew

From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

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

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

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

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

plural of “blank” — a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

possessive form of “burns” — United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

possessive form of “campbell” — United States mythologist (1904-1987)

From this reading [11] Campbell's alterations were, generally, decided improvements; but in one instance he failed lamentably.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading After describing the gambols of his 'Twa Dogs,' their historian refers to their sitting down in coarse and rustic terms.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

a person who carries a message

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

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From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

recognizable; marked

From this reading [11] Campbell's alterations were, generally, decided improvements; but in one instance he failed lamentably.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading After describing the gambols of his 'Twa Dogs,' their historian refers to their sitting down in coarse and rustic terms.

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

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading After describing the gambols of his 'Twa Dogs,' their historian refers to their sitting down in coarse and rustic terms.

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From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading After describing the gambols of his 'Twa Dogs,' their historian refers to their sitting down in coarse and rustic terms.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading [11] Campbell's alterations were, generally, decided improvements; but in one instance he failed lamentably.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

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

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

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

From this reading After describing the gambols of his 'Twa Dogs,' their historian refers to their sitting down in coarse and rustic terms.

usually; as a rule

From this reading [11] Campbell's alterations were, generally, decided improvements; but in one instance he failed lamentably.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

something written by hand

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

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

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

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

From this reading After describing the gambols of his 'Twa Dogs,' their historian refers to their sitting down in coarse and rustic terms.

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading After describing the gambols of his 'Twa Dogs,' their historian refers to their sitting down in coarse and rustic terms.

cause to move by striking

From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

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

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading [11] Campbell's alterations were, generally, decided improvements; but in one instance he failed lamentably.

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

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

an occurrence of something

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

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

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

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From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

in an unfortunate or deplorable manner

From this reading [11] Campbell's alterations were, generally, decided improvements; but in one instance he failed lamentably.

immediately past

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

used to form the superlative

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

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

From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

plural of “patron” — a regular customer

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

by chance

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

third-person singular of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading After describing the gambols of his 'Twa Dogs,' their historian refers to their sitting down in coarse and rustic terms.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading After describing the gambols of his 'Twa Dogs,' their historian refers to their sitting down in coarse and rustic terms.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

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

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading After describing the gambols of his 'Twa Dogs,' their historian refers to their sitting down in coarse and rustic terms.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

not in physical motion

From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading After describing the gambols of his 'Twa Dogs,' their historian refers to their sitting down in coarse and rustic terms.

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

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After describing the gambols of his 'Twa Dogs,' their historian refers to their sitting down in coarse and rustic terms.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

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

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

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

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

up to a particular time

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

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

From this reading After describing the gambols of his 'Twa Dogs,' their historian refers to their sitting down in coarse and rustic terms.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

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

From this reading After describing the gambols of his 'Twa Dogs,' their historian refers to their sitting down in coarse and rustic terms.

up to a particular time

From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

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

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This, of course, did not suit the poet's Edinburgh patrons, and he altered it to the following:-- 'Till tired at last, and doucer grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

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

From this reading [11] Campbell's alterations were, generally, decided improvements; but in one instance he failed lamentably.

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

From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading Still this did not please his fancy; he tried again, and hit it off in the simple, perfect form in which it now stands:-- 'Until wi' daffin weary grown, Upon a knowe they sat them down.'"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading [10] "I have seen," says a Correspondent of the _Inverness Courier_, "a copy of the second edition of Burns's 'Poems,' with the blanks filled up, and numerous alterations made in the poet's handwriting: one instance, not the most delicate, but perhaps the most amusing and characteristic will suffice.