used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
(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 If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading As the melodies succeeded each other without a sign of response from overhead, he groaned, and swore with vexation and anger.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the melodies succeeded each other without a sign of response from overhead, he groaned, and swore with vexation and anger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
awa
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From this reading “Ye can be bummin' awa' wi' your chanter,” he said as he stood listening in the kitchen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Ye can be bummin' awa' wi' your chanter,” he said as he stood listening in the kitchen.
bummin
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From this reading “Ye can be bummin' awa' wi' your chanter,” he said as he stood listening in the kitchen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Simon MacTaggart did not pipe wholly in vain.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Ye can be bummin' awa' wi' your chanter,” he said as he stood listening in the kitchen.
chanternoun
reed pipe with finger holes on which the melody is played
From this reading “Ye can be bummin' awa' wi' your chanter,” he said as he stood listening in the kitchen.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Simon MacTaggart did not pipe wholly in vain.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
DoomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As the melodies succeeded each other without a sign of response from overhead, he groaned, and swore with vexation and anger.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
flageoletnounUS /ˌflædʒəˈlet/
a French bean variety with light-colored seeds; usually dried
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the melodies succeeded each other without a sign of response from overhead, he groaned, and swore with vexation and anger.
a young female
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading As the melodies succeeded each other without a sign of response from overhead, he groaned, and swore with vexation and anger.
hae
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From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the melodies succeeded each other without a sign of response from overhead, he groaned, and swore with vexation and anger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
impersonationnounUS /ˌɪmpərsəˈneɪʃən/
a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Simon MacTaggart did not pipe wholly in vain.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading “Ye can be bummin' awa' wi' your chanter,” he said as he stood listening in the kitchen.
a narrow way or road
From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
lang
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From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
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 If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
leddyship
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From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
Leevie
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From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading “Ye can be bummin' awa' wi' your chanter,” he said as he stood listening in the kitchen.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
lugsnounUS /lʌɡz/
plural of “lug” — ancient Celtic god
From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
MacTaggart
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From this reading But Simon MacTaggart did not pipe wholly in vain.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
melodiesnounUS /ˈmelədiz/
plural of “melody” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading As the melodies succeeded each other without a sign of response from overhead, he groaned, and swore with vexation and anger.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
Mungo
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From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
nae
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From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Simon MacTaggart did not pipe wholly in vain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
Olivia
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From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As the melodies succeeded each other without a sign of response from overhead, he groaned, and swore with vexation and anger.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading As the melodies succeeded each other without a sign of response from overhead, he groaned, and swore with vexation and anger.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading But Simon MacTaggart did not pipe wholly in vain.
playin
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From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading As the melodies succeeded each other without a sign of response from overhead, he groaned, and swore with vexation and anger.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Ye can be bummin' awa' wi' your chanter,” he said as he stood listening in the kitchen.
saison
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From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading As the melodies succeeded each other without a sign of response from overhead, he groaned, and swore with vexation and anger.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading But Simon MacTaggart did not pipe wholly in vain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “Ye can be bummin' awa' wi' your chanter,” he said as he stood listening in the kitchen.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading As the melodies succeeded each other without a sign of response from overhead, he groaned, and swore with vexation and anger.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading As the melodies succeeded each other without a sign of response from overhead, he groaned, and swore with vexation and anger.
syne
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From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
thae
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From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
there's
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From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
tirlin
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From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
unresponsiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈspɑːnsɪv/
not responding to some influence or stimulus
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading But Simon MacTaggart did not pipe wholly in vain.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading As the melodies succeeded each other without a sign of response from overhead, he groaned, and swore with vexation and anger.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
whaur
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From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
at the time that
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
which person or people
From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
whole-heartedly
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From this reading If Olivia was unresponsive, there was one at least in Doom who was his, whole-heartedly, and Mungo, when the flageolet made its vain appeal, felt a personal injury that the girl should subject his esteemed impersonation of all the manly graces and virtues--so to call them--to the insult of indifference.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But Simon MacTaggart did not pipe wholly in vain.
winoun
a midwestern state in north central United States
From this reading “Ye can be bummin' awa' wi' your chanter,” he said as he stood listening in the kitchen.
winnock
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From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the melodies succeeded each other without a sign of response from overhead, he groaned, and swore with vexation and anger.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As the melodies succeeded each other without a sign of response from overhead, he groaned, and swore with vexation and anger.
wodnae
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From this reading “Her leddyship wodnae hae ye playin' there lang your lane a saison syne, but thae days is done wi'; there's nae lugs for a tirlin' at the winnock whaur there's nae love--at least wi' Mistress Leevie.”
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Ye can be bummin' awa' wi' your chanter,” he said as he stood listening in the kitchen.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Ye can be bummin' awa' wi' your chanter,” he said as he stood listening in the kitchen.
