used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading “Ye'll be glad to ken he can well afford it!” and she sniffed at the parcel redolent of perfumes strange and strong.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
askin
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From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Ye'll be glad to ken he can well afford it!” and she sniffed at the parcel redolent of perfumes strange and strong.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Ye'll be glad to ken he can well afford it!” and she sniffed at the parcel redolent of perfumes strange and strong.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
bonnyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Ye'll be glad to ken he can well afford it!” and she sniffed at the parcel redolent of perfumes strange and strong.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did they, indeed!” said Kate, with a toss of her head.
don't
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From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
Dyces
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From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Ye'll be glad to ken he can well afford it!” and she sniffed at the parcel redolent of perfumes strange and strong.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Did they, indeed!” said Kate, with a toss of her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Did they, indeed!” said Kate, with a toss of her head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
I'm
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From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “Did they, indeed!” said Kate, with a toss of her head.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
it's
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From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
Kate
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From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
kennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Ye needna snap the nose off me,” said the postman; “I only made the remark.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Ye needna snap the nose off me,” said the postman; “I only made the remark.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
needna
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From this reading “Ye needna snap the nose off me,” said the postman; “I only made the remark.
not any; not one
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading “Ye needna snap the nose off me,” said the postman; “I only made the remark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Ye needna snap the nose off me,” said the postman; “I only made the remark.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
and nothing more
From this reading “Ye needna snap the nose off me,” said the postman; “I only made the remark.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
the local environment
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading “Ye'll be glad to ken he can well afford it!” and she sniffed at the parcel redolent of perfumes strange and strong.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
redolentadjectiveUS /ˈredələnt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading “Ye'll be glad to ken he can well afford it!” and she sniffed at the parcel redolent of perfumes strange and strong.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “Ye needna snap the nose off me,” said the postman; “I only made the remark.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Ye'll be glad to ken he can well afford it!” and she sniffed at the parcel redolent of perfumes strange and strong.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading “Ye needna snap the nose off me,” said the postman; “I only made the remark.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading “Ye'll be glad to ken he can well afford it!” and she sniffed at the parcel redolent of perfumes strange and strong.
snortverbUS /snɔːrt/
indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
stampsnounUS /stæmps/
plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “Ye'll be glad to ken he can well afford it!” and she sniffed at the parcel redolent of perfumes strange and strong.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “Ye'll be glad to ken he can well afford it!” and she sniffed at the parcel redolent of perfumes strange and strong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Did they, indeed!” said Kate, with a toss of her head.
a special situation
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
tossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading “Did they, indeed!” said Kate, with a toss of her head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
(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 “Ye'll be glad to ken he can well afford it!” and she sniffed at the parcel redolent of perfumes strange and strong.
at the time that
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
which person or people
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THERE was joy a few days later in the Dyces' kitchen when Peter the postman, with a snort that showed the bitterness of his feelings, passed through the window a parcel for Kate that on the face of it had come from foreign parts.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Ye needna snap the nose off me,” said the postman; “I only made the remark.
Ye'll
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From this reading “Ye'll be glad to ken he can well afford it!” and she sniffed at the parcel redolent of perfumes strange and strong.
ye're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don't ken who it's from, and ye're no' to think I'm askin',” said he; “but the stamps alone for that thing must have cost a bonny penny.”
