Chapter V

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

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

(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 The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

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

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

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

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

a youthful male person

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

willing to entrust personal matters

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

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

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading THE LOADED DICE.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

having a strong distaste from surfeit

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

put on clothes

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

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

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

make certain of

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

divisible by two

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

the organ of sight

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

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

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

highly or nervously excited

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

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

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

of or relating to or resembling fish

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

a male grandchild

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

educate for a future role or function

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

an established custom

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

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

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

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

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

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

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

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

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

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From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

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

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

insistent solicitation and entreaty

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

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

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

plural of “jeweller” — someone who makes jewelry

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

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

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

filled with a great quantity

From this reading THE LOADED DICE.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

come together

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

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

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

to a great degree or extent

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

happening every night

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

not any; not one

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

on one occasion

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

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

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

have ownership or possession of

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

express in words

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

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From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

make square

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

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From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

plural of “tailor” — a person whose occupation is making and altering garments

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

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

From this reading THE LOADED DICE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

in or at that place or location

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

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

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

someone who drinks liquor repeatedly in small quantities

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading 'If Finella had been a boy I should not have cared so much about there being no other grandson of my own to ensure the succession and carry on the title.'

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

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

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

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

at the time that

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

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

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

during the time that

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading Shafto was located in a quiet hotel in St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, whither he had come in hope to raise money to meet the difficulties in which he had become involved.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

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

From this reading The many confiding tailors, jewellers, horse-copers, wine-merchants, and others whom he had honoured by his patronage were now getting beyond all bounds with their importunity and--as he thought--impertinent desire to have their bills settled; while, disgusted with him, Lord Fettercairn had been heard more than once to say, even to old Mr. Kippilaw:

in the company of; together with

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.

a late time of life

From this reading When away from the splendid thraldom of Craigengowan--for thraldom he deemed it now--he was daily and nightly in the habit of imbibing more than he would have ventured to do there; thus he was becoming slow of speech, with the fishy eye and the fevered breath of the habitual tippler, even at his years, while in dress he adopted a style that was a curious combination of the dandy and the groom.