Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

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From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

(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 For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

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

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

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

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

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From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

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

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

a Scottish word

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

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From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

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

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

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From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

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From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

put or send forth

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

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From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

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From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

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

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

take in liquids

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

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

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

promote the growth of

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

plural of “four” — the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

the act of departing

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

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

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

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

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

an opening into or through something

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

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

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

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

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

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

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

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

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

and nothing more

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

set down according to a plan

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

immediately past

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

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

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

moving easily and quickly; nimble

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

a terrorist organization founded by Osama bin Laden in the 1980s to provide money and recruit fighters around the world

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

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

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

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

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

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

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

throughout a period of time

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

an informal use of the Latin word for father; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

participate in games or sport

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

possessing material wealth

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

most frequent or common

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

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

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

to cause to separate and go in different directions

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

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

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

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

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

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

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

not in physical motion

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

attempt by employing effort

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

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

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

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

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

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

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

grow vigorously

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

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

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.

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

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

look attentively

From this reading Thus going on from day to day, Neglecting still to watch and pray, And teach the little anes A, B, C, An’ Pater Noster, Quite ither thoughts our Lettergae, Begins to foster.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading I ne’er laid money up in store, Into a hole behind the door, A shilling, penny, less or more, I aye did scatter, ’Tis just, now, I should drink, therefore, Sma’ beer or water.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Some Dominies are sae bias’d, That o’er the dyke themsells they cast, They drink an’ rant, an’ live sae fast, This drives them on, To draw a weapon at the last, That sticks Mess John.

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading For, laying by baith fear and shame, They slily venture on that game, _All Fours_, I think, they call’t by name, Baith auld an’ rife, Than in the play, Mess John is slain Wi’ his ain knife.

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

From this reading ’Tis kind, therefore, I winna strive My doughty deeds here to descrive, A lightsome life still did I thrive, Did never itch, By out an’ in abouts to drive, For to mak rich.