used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
(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 All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
in addition
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
Cheap-jacknoun
a seller of shoddy goods
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
a young person of either sex
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
Elspeth
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From this reading Elspeth sprang forward to welcome her father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Elspeth sprang forward to welcome her father.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Elspeth sprang forward to welcome her father.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
a young female
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
goutyadjectiveUS /ˈɡaʊti/
suffering from gout
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
Gowrie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
greednounUS /ɡriːd/
excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elspeth sprang forward to welcome her father.
Herries
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From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
come together
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
new-corner
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From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
not any; not one
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
on one occasion
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
reprobateverbUS /ˈreprɔːbeɪt/
reject (documents) as invalid
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Elspeth sprang forward to welcome her father.
staggerverbUS /ˈstæɡər/
walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elspeth sprang forward to welcome her father.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
two times
From this reading As she had confessed once or twice to Herries, she had no great love for him, since he had not treated her as he should have done.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
vacatedverbUS /veɪˈkeɪtɪd/
past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading On his side also, Gowrie seemed glad to meet his deserted child, and patted her hand, as he sank into the chair vacated by Kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
accept gladly
From this reading Elspeth sprang forward to welcome her father.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
at the time that
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading All the same he was her father, and the sole relation she had in the world, so, when she beheld him stagger into the caravan, looking more or less a wreck, all the woman's heart of her went out to the old reprobate.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Neither the Cheap-jack, nor the girl thought of telling the new-corner that Herries was stretched at full length under his gouty feet, as they feared lest the greed of money should lead Mr. Gowrie into betraying the young man.
