Chapter XII

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

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

(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 SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

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

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

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

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But Ned Gunliffe soon removed any chance of doubt of his feelings.

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

From this reading Men are so dense at times, and inclined to want something more tangible to go on than an inflection of a voice or a sidelong look, although these perhaps speak plainer than words to a woman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was half inclined to speak to her uncle about it, but a girl shrinks from talking of these things to a man.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But Ned Gunliffe soon removed any chance of doubt of his feelings.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading Men are so dense at times, and inclined to want something more tangible to go on than an inflection of a voice or a sidelong look, although these perhaps speak plainer than words to a woman.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading But Ned Gunliffe soon removed any chance of doubt of his feelings.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

plural of “es” — a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading But Ned Gunliffe soon removed any chance of doubt of his feelings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

set up or found

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was half inclined to speak to her uncle about it, but a girl shrinks from talking of these things to a man.

a young female

From this reading She was half inclined to speak to her uncle about it, but a girl shrinks from talking of these things to a man.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Men are so dense at times, and inclined to want something more tangible to go on than an inflection of a voice or a sidelong look, although these perhaps speak plainer than words to a woman.

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

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

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

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

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

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading She was half inclined to speak to her uncle about it, but a girl shrinks from talking of these things to a man.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

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

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

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

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

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

From this reading But Ned Gunliffe soon removed any chance of doubt of his feelings.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading She was half inclined to speak to her uncle about it, but a girl shrinks from talking of these things to a man.

a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function

From this reading Men are so dense at times, and inclined to want something more tangible to go on than an inflection of a voice or a sidelong look, although these perhaps speak plainer than words to a woman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was half inclined to speak to her uncle about it, but a girl shrinks from talking of these things to a man.

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

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Men are so dense at times, and inclined to want something more tangible to go on than an inflection of a voice or a sidelong look, although these perhaps speak plainer than words to a woman.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She was half inclined to speak to her uncle about it, but a girl shrinks from talking of these things to a man.

the force of workers available

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

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

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

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

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

by chance

From this reading Men are so dense at times, and inclined to want something more tangible to go on than an inflection of a voice or a sidelong look, although these perhaps speak plainer than words to a woman.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

comparative of “plain” — clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Men are so dense at times, and inclined to want something more tangible to go on than an inflection of a voice or a sidelong look, although these perhaps speak plainer than words to a woman.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading But Ned Gunliffe soon removed any chance of doubt of his feelings.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

old Scottish breed of small long-haired usually black terrier with erect tail and ears

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

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

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

plural of “shrink” — a physician who specializes in psychiatry

From this reading She was half inclined to speak to her uncle about it, but a girl shrinks from talking of these things to a man.

(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

From this reading Men are so dense at times, and inclined to want something more tangible to go on than an inflection of a voice or a sidelong look, although these perhaps speak plainer than words to a woman.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Men are so dense at times, and inclined to want something more tangible to go on than an inflection of a voice or a sidelong look, although these perhaps speak plainer than words to a woman.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Men are so dense at times, and inclined to want something more tangible to go on than an inflection of a voice or a sidelong look, although these perhaps speak plainer than words to a woman.

in the near future

From this reading But Ned Gunliffe soon removed any chance of doubt of his feelings.

express in speech

From this reading She was half inclined to speak to her uncle about it, but a girl shrinks from talking of these things to a man.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading She was half inclined to speak to her uncle about it, but a girl shrinks from talking of these things to a man.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading Men are so dense at times, and inclined to want something more tangible to go on than an inflection of a voice or a sidelong look, although these perhaps speak plainer than words to a woman.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

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

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

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

From this reading She was half inclined to speak to her uncle about it, but a girl shrinks from talking of these things to a man.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She was half inclined to speak to her uncle about it, but a girl shrinks from talking of these things to a man.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Men are so dense at times, and inclined to want something more tangible to go on than an inflection of a voice or a sidelong look, although these perhaps speak plainer than words to a woman.

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

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

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

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading She was half inclined to speak to her uncle about it, but a girl shrinks from talking of these things to a man.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Men are so dense at times, and inclined to want something more tangible to go on than an inflection of a voice or a sidelong look, although these perhaps speak plainer than words to a woman.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Men are so dense at times, and inclined to want something more tangible to go on than an inflection of a voice or a sidelong look, although these perhaps speak plainer than words to a woman.

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

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He saw a good deal of Ess one way and another, and Ess had an uneasy feeling that he was making chances of speaking to her more than she thought right.

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

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Men are so dense at times, and inclined to want something more tangible to go on than an inflection of a voice or a sidelong look, although these perhaps speak plainer than words to a woman.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Men are so dense at times, and inclined to want something more tangible to go on than an inflection of a voice or a sidelong look, although these perhaps speak plainer than words to a woman.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading SCOTTIE found enough to keep Ned Gunliffe busy about the place for the next day or two, although all the other men were kept hard at work on the hills amongst the sheep.