Chapter IX

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

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading So Ailie had gone reluctant to the Misses Duff and told them that on the morrow the child would start in their academy.

distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

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From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

(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 THAT the child should have gone to the dame school at all was due to her Auntie Bell.

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

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

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

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

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

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THAT the child should have gone to the dame school at all was due to her Auntie Bell.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading THAT the child should have gone to the dame school at all was due to her Auntie Bell.

a line of approach

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

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From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

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

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

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

From this reading THAT the child should have gone to the dame school at all was due to her Auntie Bell.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

stick to firmly

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

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

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

a partially opened flower

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

a young person of either sex

From this reading THAT the child should have gone to the dame school at all was due to her Auntie Bell.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or magical academy.

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading THAT the child should have gone to the dame school at all was due to her Auntie Bell.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

tending to domineer

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

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From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

fraught with uncertainty or doubt

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading THAT the child should have gone to the dame school at all was due to her Auntie Bell.

a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron

From this reading So Ailie had gone reluctant to the Misses Duff and told them that on the morrow the child would start in their academy.

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

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

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

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THAT the child should have gone to the dame school at all was due to her Auntie Bell.

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

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

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

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THAT the child should have gone to the dame school at all was due to her Auntie Bell.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

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

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

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

From this reading THAT the child should have gone to the dame school at all was due to her Auntie Bell.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

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

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

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

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

plural of “housewife” — a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

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

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

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

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

of great significance or value

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

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

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

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

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

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

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

joined in matrimony

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

the force of workers available

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

plural of “miss” — a young female

From this reading So Ailie had gone reluctant to the Misses Duff and told them that on the morrow the child would start in their academy.

the next day

From this reading So Ailie had gone reluctant to the Misses Duff and told them that on the morrow the child would start in their academy.

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

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

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

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

and nothing more

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

the local environment

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading So Ailie had gone reluctant to the Misses Duff and told them that on the morrow the child would start in their academy.

an educational institution

From this reading THAT the child should have gone to the dame school at all was due to her Auntie Bell.

the act of teaching at school

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

a private place of education for the young

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

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

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THAT the child should have gone to the dame school at all was due to her Auntie Bell.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Ailie had gone reluctant to the Misses Duff and told them that on the morrow the child would start in their academy.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading So Ailie had gone reluctant to the Misses Duff and told them that on the morrow the child would start in their academy.

not in physical motion

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

used as intensifiers

From this reading From the first Miss Ailie had been dubious of the seminary, but Bell was terribly domineering; in fact, was neither to hold nor bind, and the doo-cot it bode to be.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THAT the child should have gone to the dame school at all was due to her Auntie Bell.

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

From this reading THAT the child should have gone to the dame school at all was due to her Auntie Bell.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So Ailie had gone reluctant to the Misses Duff and told them that on the morrow the child would start in their academy.

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From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

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

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

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

From this reading THAT the child should have gone to the dame school at all was due to her Auntie Bell.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading So Ailie had gone reluctant to the Misses Duff and told them that on the morrow the child would start in their academy.

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

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

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

From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

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

From this reading THAT the child should have gone to the dame school at all was due to her Auntie Bell.

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From this reading As for Daniel Dyce, he was, I fear, indifferent how Bud came by her schooling, having a sort of philosophy that the gate of gifts is closed on us the day we're bom, and that the important parts of the curriculum, good or bad, are picked up like a Scots or Hielan' accent, someway in the home.

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

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

at the time that

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

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From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

belonging to which person

From this reading A product herself of the old dame school in the spacious days of Barbara Mushet, whose pupils in white-seam sewing and Italian hand were nowadays married to the best, and notable as housewives, she deemed it still the only avenue to the character and skill that keep those queer folk, men, when they're married, by their own fire-ends.

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

From this reading So Ailie had gone reluctant to the Misses Duff and told them that on the morrow the child would start in their academy.