Chapter VIII

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

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The gallant youth was above all fear, however; but he had prudence enough to resolve to expose himself to no unnecessary danger.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

(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 "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

declared but not proved

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

in addition

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

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

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

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

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

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

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

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

From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

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

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

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

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The gallant youth was above all fear, however; but he had prudence enough to resolve to expose himself to no unnecessary danger.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

a relatively long dagger with a straight blade

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

in an energetic manner

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

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

From this reading The gallant youth was above all fear, however; but he had prudence enough to resolve to expose himself to no unnecessary danger.

agreeably diverting

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

for a limitless time

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

apart from; not including

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading The gallant youth was above all fear, however; but he had prudence enough to resolve to expose himself to no unnecessary danger.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

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

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading The gallant youth was above all fear, however; but he had prudence enough to resolve to expose himself to no unnecessary danger.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

make happy or satisfied

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

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

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

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From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

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

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

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

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

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

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The gallant youth was above all fear, however; but he had prudence enough to resolve to expose himself to no unnecessary danger.

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

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

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

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

not in action or at work

From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

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

From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

a male relative

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

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

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

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

From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

come together

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

not any; not one

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

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

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

and nothing more

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

by chance

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

a human being

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading The gallant youth was above all fear, however; but he had prudence enough to resolve to expose himself to no unnecessary danger.

in the recent past

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading The gallant youth was above all fear, however; but he had prudence enough to resolve to expose himself to no unnecessary danger.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

except for; apart from

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

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

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

not in physical motion

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

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

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

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

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

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

From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

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From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

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From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

not necessary

From this reading The gallant youth was above all fear, however; but he had prudence enough to resolve to expose himself to no unnecessary danger.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

a vivid mental image

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading "But I have nothing to fear, and Hamish might be better employed than in following me in all my idle wanderings."

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

From this reading The gallant youth was above all fear, however; but he had prudence enough to resolve to expose himself to no unnecessary danger.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

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

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

at the time that

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

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

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

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

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading As to old Hamish, Duncan thought it better to gratify his father by allowing that faithful servant to be his companion at all times, save and except only when he went to meet her, of his attachment to whom he still thought it wise to keep Tullochcarron ignorant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

but in spite of that

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Duncan thought with himself that he had perhaps better grounds for entertaining some suspicion of evil intentions against him on the part of his kinsman, than any which a dream could have afforded to his father; and yet we must not wonder, gentlemen, that, in such superstitious times, old Tullochcarron's alleged vision had also its own effect upon the young man, when taken in combination with that strange new light that had recently opened on his cousin's character.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading "I will defend mine own head as a true Tullochcarron should do, if dirk or steel can do it," said the youth energetically, and by no means relishing the idea of his motions being watched, and his person eternally haunted by an attendant.