Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

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From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

(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 It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

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

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

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

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading I saw I had made but a fool's bargain with Catriona.

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

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

a slope or hillside

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

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From this reading I saw I had made but a fool's bargain with Catriona.

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

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

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

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading I saw I had made but a fool's bargain with Catriona.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

set up or found

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

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

From this reading I saw I had made but a fool's bargain with Catriona.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

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

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

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

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

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

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

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

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

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

From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I saw I had made but a fool's bargain with Catriona.

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

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

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From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

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

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

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

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

not any; not one

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

and nothing more

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

by chance

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

manifest or bring back

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

cut with a saw

From this reading I saw I had made but a fool's bargain with Catriona.

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From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

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From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

more slowly

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

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

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

required or under orders

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

moving very fast

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

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

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

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

From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex

From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

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

From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

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

From this reading It was Alan's tryst to lie every night between twelve and two "in a bit scrog of wood by east of Silvermills and by south the south mill-lade."

in or at the place that

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

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

From this reading It was not to be supposed that Neil was sent alone upon his errand, but perhaps he was the only man belonging to James More; in which case, I should have done all I could to hang Catriona's father, and nothing the least material to help myself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This I found easy enough, where it grew on a steep brae, with the mill-lade flowing swift and deep along the foot of it; and here I began to walk slower and to reflect more reasonably on my employment.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading THE WOOD BY SILVERMILLS I lost no time, but down through the valley and by Stockbrig and Silvermills as hard as I could stave.