Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

later than; following

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

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From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

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

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Spit i’ yer loof an’ caw (_search_) for him,” she answered--a reply of which he understood the tone and one disagreeable word.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

plural of “bagpipe” — a tubular wind instrument; the player blows air into a bag and squeezes it out through the drone

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading With reddening cheek he informed her that he came on his lord’s business.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading With reddening cheek he informed her that he came on his lord’s business.

utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens

From this reading “Spit i’ yer loof an’ caw (_search_) for him,” she answered--a reply of which he understood the tone and one disagreeable word.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading With reddening cheek he informed her that he came on his lord’s business.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

not to your liking

From this reading “Spit i’ yer loof an’ caw (_search_) for him,” she answered--a reply of which he understood the tone and one disagreeable word.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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

From this reading DUNCAN’S PIPES.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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 after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

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

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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

From this reading With reddening cheek he informed her that he came on his lord’s business.

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

From this reading “Spit i’ yer loof an’ caw (_search_) for him,” she answered--a reply of which he understood the tone and one disagreeable word.

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

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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

From this reading “Spit i’ yer loof an’ caw (_search_) for him,” she answered--a reply of which he understood the tone and one disagreeable word.

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

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading With reddening cheek he informed her that he came on his lord’s business.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

immediately past

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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

From this reading “Spit i’ yer loof an’ caw (_search_) for him,” she answered--a reply of which he understood the tone and one disagreeable word.

possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading With reddening cheek he informed her that he came on his lord’s business.

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

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

-ing form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Spit i’ yer loof an’ caw (_search_) for him,” she answered--a reply of which he understood the tone and one disagreeable word.

in an open way

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading DUNCAN’S PIPES.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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

From this reading With reddening cheek he informed her that he came on his lord’s business.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading “Spit i’ yer loof an’ caw (_search_) for him,” she answered--a reply of which he understood the tone and one disagreeable word.

asked for

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading “Spit i’ yer loof an’ caw (_search_) for him,” she answered--a reply of which he understood the tone and one disagreeable word.

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

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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

From this reading “Spit i’ yer loof an’ caw (_search_) for him,” she answered--a reply of which he understood the tone and one disagreeable word.

-ing form of “snuff” — sniff or smell inquiringly

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth

From this reading “Spit i’ yer loof an’ caw (_search_) for him,” she answered--a reply of which he understood the tone and one disagreeable word.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With reddening cheek he informed her that he came on his lord’s business.

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

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading “Spit i’ yer loof an’ caw (_search_) for him,” she answered--a reply of which he understood the tone and one disagreeable word.

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

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading “Spit i’ yer loof an’ caw (_search_) for him,” she answered--a reply of which he understood the tone and one disagreeable word.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

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

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

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

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

in or at the place that

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

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

From this reading “Spit i’ yer loof an’ caw (_search_) for him,” she answered--a reply of which he understood the tone and one disagreeable word.

which person or people

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

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

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A few days after the events last narrated, a footman in the marquis’s livery entered the Seaton, snuffing with emphasized discomposure the air of the village, all-ignorant of the risk he ran in thus openly manifesting his feelings; for the women at least were good enough citizens to resent any indignity offered their town.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading “Spit i’ yer loof an’ caw (_search_) for him,” she answered--a reply of which he understood the tone and one disagreeable word.

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

From this reading As vengeance would have it, Meg Partan was the first of whom, with supercilious airs and “clippit” tongue, he requested to know where a certain blind man, who played on an instrument called the bagpipes, lived.

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

From this reading “Spit i’ yer loof an’ caw (_search_) for him,” she answered--a reply of which he understood the tone and one disagreeable word.