Chapter IX

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

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

(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 He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

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

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

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

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

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

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

aroused or activated

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

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

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

clothing in general

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

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

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading Mrs. Douglas had come down to the parlour earlier than usual in expectation of this visit.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mrs. Douglas had come down to the parlour earlier than usual in expectation of this visit.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

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From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Mrs. Douglas had come down to the parlour earlier than usual in expectation of this visit.

in a competitively imitative manner

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Mrs. Douglas had come down to the parlour earlier than usual in expectation of this visit.

a social unit living together

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading “For he is just very pleasant, and makes you feel at home, and like a friend,” she said.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “For he is just very pleasant, and makes you feel at home, and like a friend,” she said.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

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From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

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

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

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

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

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

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

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

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

a social unit living together

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

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From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

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

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

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

From this reading “For he is just very pleasant, and makes you feel at home, and like a friend,” she said.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

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From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

a person trained to compete in sports

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

and nothing more

From this reading “For he is just very pleasant, and makes you feel at home, and like a friend,” she said.

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From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

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

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “For he is just very pleasant, and makes you feel at home, and like a friend,” she said.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading “For he is just very pleasant, and makes you feel at home, and like a friend,” she said.

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

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Douglas had come down to the parlour earlier than usual in expectation of this visit.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

not any; not one

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Mrs. Douglas had come down to the parlour earlier than usual in expectation of this visit.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading “For he is just very pleasant, and makes you feel at home, and like a friend,” she said.

with low volume

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

done under pressure

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

an educational institution

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “For he is just very pleasant, and makes you feel at home, and like a friend,” she said.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

carry out

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mrs. Douglas had come down to the parlour earlier than usual in expectation of this visit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

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

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

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

From this reading Mrs. Douglas had come down to the parlour earlier than usual in expectation of this visit.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

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

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

unusual or unfamiliar

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Mrs. Douglas had come down to the parlour earlier than usual in expectation of this visit.

precisely as stated

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mrs. Douglas had come down to the parlour earlier than usual in expectation of this visit.

someone who visits

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

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

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

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

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

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

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

which person or people

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

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

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few days afterwards Glendochart appeared at Drumcarro riding a fine horse, and dressed with great care, in a costume very different from the rough and ill-made country clothes to which the family were accustomed.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Jock and Jeanie who had come home from school rushed emulously to take the horse to the stable, and the household was stirred to its depths with the unaccustomed sensation of a visitor, a personage of importance bringing something of the air of the great world with him.

but in spite of that

From this reading He was conducted to the laird’s room by Marg’ret herself, much interested in the stranger--and there remained for a short time to the great curiosity of the family, all of whom were engaged in conjectures as to what was being said within those walls, all but Kirsteen, who, being as it appeared most closely concerned, had as yet awakened to no alarm on the subject, and assured her mother quietly that there was nothing to be fluttered about.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “For he is just very pleasant, and makes you feel at home, and like a friend,” she said.