used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading No one at the House being able to inform her where he was at the moment, she went on to Duncan’s cottage.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
(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 As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS HORN AND THE PIPER.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No one at the House being able to inform her where he was at the moment, she went on to Duncan’s cottage.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading No one at the House being able to inform her where he was at the moment, she went on to Duncan’s cottage.
bethought
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From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
a youthful male person
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
bustled
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From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
a small house with a single story
From this reading No one at the House being able to inform her where he was at the moment, she went on to Duncan’s cottage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
Duncan's
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From this reading No one at the House being able to inform her where he was at the moment, she went on to Duncan’s cottage.
divisible by two
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
set up or found
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one at the House being able to inform her where he was at the moment, she went on to Duncan’s cottage.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
HORNnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading MISS HORN AND THE PIPER.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading No one at the House being able to inform her where he was at the moment, she went on to Duncan’s cottage.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading No one at the House being able to inform her where he was at the moment, she went on to Duncan’s cottage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
lairdnounUS /lerd/
a landowner
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
Malcolm
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From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
Malcolm's
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From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS HORN AND THE PIPER.
a particular point in time
From this reading No one at the House being able to inform her where he was at the moment, she went on to Duncan’s cottage.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
not any; not one
From this reading No one at the House being able to inform her where he was at the moment, she went on to Duncan’s cottage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one at the House being able to inform her where he was at the moment, she went on to Duncan’s cottage.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
Phemy
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From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
PIPERnounUS /ˈpaɪpər/
someone who plays the bagpipe
From this reading MISS HORN AND THE PIPER.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
the possibility of future success
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
reproached
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From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
express in words
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS HORN AND THE PIPER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As he bustled about to prepare it, refusing all assistance from his guest, he began to open his mind to her on a subject much in his thoughts --namely, Malcolm’s inexplicable aversion to Mrs Stewart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
two times
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
accept gladly
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading No one at the House being able to inform her where he was at the moment, she went on to Duncan’s cottage.
at the time that
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
in or at the place that
From this reading No one at the House being able to inform her where he was at the moment, she went on to Duncan’s cottage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
which person or people
From this reading There she found the piper, who could not tell her where his boy was, but gave her a hearty welcome, and offered her a cup of tea, which, as it was now late in the afternoon, Miss Horn gladly accepted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Miss Horn bethought herself that night, in prospect of returning home the next day, that she had been twice in the company of the laird and had not even thought of asking him about Phemy, she reproached herself not a little; and it was with shame that she set out, immediately on her arrival, to tell Malcolm that she had seen him.
