Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading A MODERATE.

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From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Which fond delusion seemed to declare abroad, as in a parable, the greatness of the Doctor.

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

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From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

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

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading Providence had dealt bountifully with Dr. Davidson, and had bestowed on him the largest benefit of heredity.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Providence had dealt bountifully with Dr. Davidson, and had bestowed on him the largest benefit of heredity.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

cause to be bored

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

the two together, not just one

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

in a bountiful manner

From this reading Providence had dealt bountifully with Dr. Davidson, and had bestowed on him the largest benefit of heredity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

in a compact manner or state

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Providence had dealt bountifully with Dr. Davidson, and had bestowed on him the largest benefit of heredity.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Which fond delusion seemed to declare abroad, as in a parable, the greatness of the Doctor.

(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

From this reading Which fond delusion seemed to declare abroad, as in a parable, the greatness of the Doctor.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

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

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Which fond delusion seemed to declare abroad, as in a parable, the greatness of the Doctor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

From this reading Which fond delusion seemed to declare abroad, as in a parable, the greatness of the Doctor.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next

From this reading Providence had dealt bountifully with Dr. Davidson, and had bestowed on him the largest benefit of heredity.

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

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

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

From this reading Providence had dealt bountifully with Dr. Davidson, and had bestowed on him the largest benefit of heredity.

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

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Providence had dealt bountifully with Dr. Davidson, and had bestowed on him the largest benefit of heredity.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

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

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

by chance

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

preside over

From this reading A MODERATE.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

a short moral story (often with animal characters)

From this reading Which fond delusion seemed to declare abroad, as in a parable, the greatness of the Doctor.

a local church community

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

a human being

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading Providence had dealt bountifully with Dr. Davidson, and had bestowed on him the largest benefit of heredity.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

a Belgian maker of musical instruments who invented the saxophone (1814-1894)

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Which fond delusion seemed to declare abroad, as in a parable, the greatness of the Doctor.

having or showing self-esteem

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

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

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

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

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

unusual or unfamiliar

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

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

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.

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

From this reading Which fond delusion seemed to declare abroad, as in a parable, the greatness of the Doctor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

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From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

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

From this reading For "the Doctor"--what suggestions of respect and love were in that title on a Drumtochty tongue--was so compactly made and bore himself with such dignity, both in walk and conversation, that Drumsheugh, although not unaccustomed to measurement and a man of scrupulous accuracy, being put into the witness-box, would have sworn that Dr. Davidson was "aboot sax feet aff and on--maybe half an inch mair, standin' at his full hicht in the pulpit."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As a matter of fact, Dr. Davidson, minister of Drumtochty, stood exactly five feet nine in his boots, and was therefore a man of quite moderate height; but this is not what you had dared to state to any loyal and self-respecting person in the parish.