Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

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

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Thence to the Advocate's, where the red coats of the soldiers showed again about his door, making a bright place in the close.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

possessive form of “advocate” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

anew

From this reading Thence to the Advocate's, where the red coats of the soldiers showed again about his door, making a bright place in the close.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

(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 IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

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

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

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

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

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

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

the regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

possessive form of “barber” — United States composer (1910-1981)

From this reading On the Monday I betook me for the first time to a barber's, and was very well pleased with the result.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

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From this reading On the Monday I betook me for the first time to a barber's, and was very well pleased with the result.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Thence to the Advocate's, where the red coats of the soldiers showed again about his door, making a bright place in the close.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

United States mythologist (1904-1987)

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

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

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Thence to the Advocate's, where the red coats of the soldiers showed again about his door, making a bright place in the close.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Thence to the Advocate's, where the red coats of the soldiers showed again about his door, making a bright place in the close.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

your usual mood

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

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From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Thence to the Advocate's, where the red coats of the soldiers showed again about his door, making a bright place in the close.

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From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

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

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

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From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On the Monday I betook me for the first time to a barber's, and was very well pleased with the result.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the Monday I betook me for the first time to a barber's, and was very well pleased with the result.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

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

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

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

From this reading Thence to the Advocate's, where the red coats of the soldiers showed again about his door, making a bright place in the close.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

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

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

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

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

-ing form of “inhibit” — prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

and nothing more

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

a Scottish church

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Thence to the Advocate's, where the red coats of the soldiers showed again about his door, making a bright place in the close.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

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

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading On the Monday I betook me for the first time to a barber's, and was very well pleased with the result.

a form of address for a man

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Thence to the Advocate's, where the red coats of the soldiers showed again about his door, making a bright place in the close.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading On the Monday I betook me for the first time to a barber's, and was very well pleased with the result.

plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

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From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Thence to the Advocate's, where the red coats of the soldiers showed again about his door, making a bright place in the close.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading On the Monday I betook me for the first time to a barber's, and was very well pleased with the result.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Thence to the Advocate's, where the red coats of the soldiers showed again about his door, making a bright place in the close.

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

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Thence to the Advocate's, where the red coats of the soldiers showed again about his door, making a bright place in the close.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

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

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

from that place or that time

From this reading Thence to the Advocate's, where the red coats of the soldiers showed again about his door, making a bright place in the close.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

plural of “tier” — a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On the Monday I betook me for the first time to a barber's, and was very well pleased with the result.

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

From this reading IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

the act of testing something

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

a violent disturbance

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the Monday I betook me for the first time to a barber's, and was very well pleased with the result.

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

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

(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 IN THE ADVOCATE'S HOUSE The next day, Sabbath, August 27th, I had the occasion I had long looked forward to, to hear some of the famous Edinburgh preachers, all well known to me already by the report of Mr. Campbell.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

in or at the place that

From this reading I was indeed much less impressed by the reasoning of the divines than by the spectacle of the thronged congregation in the churches, like what I imagined of a theatre or (in my then disposition) of an assize of trial; above all at the West Kirk, with its three tiers of galleries, where I went in the vain hope that I might see Miss Drummond.

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

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Alas! and I might just as well have been at Essendean, and sitting under Mr. Campbell's worthy self! the turmoil of my thoughts, which dwelt continually on the interview with Prestongrange, inhibiting me from all attention.