used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'And you were bred to the law, you say, Mr. Melfort?' remarked the old Writer to the Signet after a pause.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading 'And you were bred to the law, you say, Mr. Melfort?' remarked the old Writer to the Signet after a pause.
ainadjective
belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading ALONE IN THE WORLD.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'And you were bred to the law, you say, Mr. Melfort?' remarked the old Writer to the Signet after a pause.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
brought into existence
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading 'And you were bred to the law, you say, Mr. Melfort?' remarked the old Writer to the Signet after a pause.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
can't
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From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
Carlyon's
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From this reading 'Yes, in Lawyer Carlyon's office.'
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
usually; as a rule
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 'Very good--very good indeed; that is well!
haud
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From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALONE IN THE WORLD.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading 'Very good--very good indeed; that is well!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Very good--very good indeed; that is well!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
lairdnounUS /lerd/
a landowner
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading 'And you were bred to the law, you say, Mr. Melfort?' remarked the old Writer to the Signet after a pause.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading 'Yes, in Lawyer Carlyon's office.'
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
Melfort
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From this reading 'And you were bred to the law, you say, Mr. Melfort?' remarked the old Writer to the Signet after a pause.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
a form of address for a man
From this reading 'And you were bred to the law, you say, Mr. Melfort?' remarked the old Writer to the Signet after a pause.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading 'Yes, in Lawyer Carlyon's office.'
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 'And you were bred to the law, you say, Mr. Melfort?' remarked the old Writer to the Signet after a pause.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading 'And you were bred to the law, you say, Mr. Melfort?' remarked the old Writer to the Signet after a pause.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading 'And you were bred to the law, you say, Mr. Melfort?' remarked the old Writer to the Signet after a pause.
express in words
From this reading 'And you were bred to the law, you say, Mr. Melfort?' remarked the old Writer to the Signet after a pause.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
SignetnounUS /ˈsɪɡnɪt/
a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)
From this reading 'And you were bred to the law, you say, Mr. Melfort?' remarked the old Writer to the Signet after a pause.
southlandnounUS /ˈsaʊθlænd/
any region lying in or toward the south
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
teachesnounUS /ˈtiːtʃəz/
plural of “teach” — an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Very good--very good indeed; that is well!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALONE IN THE WORLD.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'And you were bred to the law, you say, Mr. Melfort?' remarked the old Writer to the Signet after a pause.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
being of use or service
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
precisely as stated
From this reading 'Very good--very good indeed; that is well!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We generally think in Scotland that a little knowledge of the law is useful, as it teaches the laird to haud his ain; but I forgot that you are southland bred, and born too--the more is the pity--and can't understand me.'
(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 'Very good--very good indeed; that is well!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'And you were bred to the law, you say, Mr. Melfort?' remarked the old Writer to the Signet after a pause.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading ALONE IN THE WORLD.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading 'And you were bred to the law, you say, Mr. Melfort?' remarked the old Writer to the Signet after a pause.
an affirmative
From this reading 'Yes, in Lawyer Carlyon's office.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'And you were bred to the law, you say, Mr. Melfort?' remarked the old Writer to the Signet after a pause.