Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A TRUCE.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

(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 Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

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

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

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

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

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

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

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From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

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

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

the act of closing something

From this reading Closing the garden gate, he found himself face to face with young Wodrow.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

lively and spirited

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

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 Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

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 Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

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

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Closing the garden gate, he found himself face to face with young Wodrow.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

set up or found

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

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

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

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

From this reading Closing the garden gate, he found himself face to face with young Wodrow.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

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From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Closing the garden gate, he found himself face to face with young Wodrow.

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

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

throw forcefully

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

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

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

without bounds

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

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

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

a large and imposing house

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

not any; not one

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

past form of “shirk” — avoid (one's assigned duties)

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

term of address for a man

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

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From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

to the maximum degree

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

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

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

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

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

push forcefully

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

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

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading A TRUCE.

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

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

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

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

(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 Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

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From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

at the time that

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Jack, by dashing through the hedge, shirked the stone, as all wise dogs do, but if the baronet had bestowed upon him a kick, as Robert never doubted, the terrier had enough of the bull in his blood to remember it well, as Sleath found to his cost when the time came.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Closing the garden gate, he found himself face to face with young Wodrow.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

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From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading He had his hat partly on the back of his head, his hands thrust into the back pockets of his morning coat, a cigar in his mouth, and with an _insouciant_ stare, and a species of dry nod that was supremely insolent and infinitely worse than no recognition at all, he passed on his way without speaking.

a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

From this reading Robert Wodrow, full of thought, pursuing his way through a green hedge-bordered lane that led to Birkwoodbrae from the manse, suddenly heard the shrill yelp of a dog, followed by an execration, and at a little distance perceived Sir Robert Sleath, issuing from the garden gate at the mansion, in the act of picking up a large stone to hurl at Jack--Mary Wellwood's pet.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Closing the garden gate, he found himself face to face with young Wodrow.