Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

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

From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

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

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

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

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

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

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

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

From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

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

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "DEAR CHILD-Sir Sampson's stomach has been as bad as it could well be, but not so bad as your roads.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

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

From this reading "DEAR CHILD-Sir Sampson's stomach has been as bad as it could well be, but not so bad as your roads.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "DEAR CHILD-Sir Sampson's stomach has been as bad as it could well be, but not so bad as your roads.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

call forth

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading "Now quhere's the lady of this castle?"

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

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From this reading "DEAR CHILD-Sir Sampson's stomach has been as bad as it could well be, but not so bad as your roads.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "DEAR CHILD-Sir Sampson's stomach has been as bad as it could well be, but not so bad as your roads.

obscene terms for feces

From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

the wife of your son

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

dearly loved

From this reading "DEAR CHILD-Sir Sampson's stomach has been as bad as it could well be, but not so bad as your roads.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

past form of “enjoin” — issue an injunction

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

divisible by two

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

moving swiftly

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

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

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

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

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

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

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

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

From this reading "DEAR CHILD-Sir Sampson's stomach has been as bad as it could well be, but not so bad as your roads.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

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

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

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

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

a social unit living together

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

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

From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "DEAR CHILD-Sir Sampson's stomach has been as bad as it could well be, but not so bad as your roads.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Now quhere's the lady of this castle?"

a landowner

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

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From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

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

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

superlative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

the act of managing something

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

march in a procession

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "DEAR CHILD-Sir Sampson's stomach has been as bad as it could well be, but not so bad as your roads.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now quhere's the lady of this castle?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Now quhere's the lady of this castle?"

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

above and across; more than

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

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From this reading "Now quhere's the lady of this castle?"

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading "DEAR CHILD-Sir Sampson's stomach has been as bad as it could well be, but not so bad as your roads.

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From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

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From this reading "DEAR CHILD-Sir Sampson's stomach has been as bad as it could well be, but not so bad as your roads.

only a very short time before

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

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

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

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

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "DEAR CHILD-Sir Sampson's stomach has been as bad as it could well be, but not so bad as your roads.

a male human offspring

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

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From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading "DEAR CHILD-Sir Sampson's stomach has been as bad as it could well be, but not so bad as your roads.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

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

From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

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

From this reading "Now quhere's the lady of this castle?"

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

From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

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

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

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

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "DEAR CHILD-Sir Sampson's stomach has been as bad as it could well be, but not so bad as your roads.

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

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

at the time that

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket

From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Old Ballad._ THE party were received with the loudest acclamations of joy by the good old ladies; and even the Laird seemed to have forgotten that his son had refused to breed black cattle, and that his daughter-in-law was above the management of her household.

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

From this reading The usual salutations were scarcely over when Miss Grizzy, flying to her little writing-box, pulled out a letter, and, with an air of importance, having enjoined silence, she read as follows:-- "LOCMARLIE CASTLE, _March_ 27,17--.

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

From this reading "They steeked doors,' they steeked yetts, Close to the cheek and chin; They steeked them a' but a little wicket, And Lammikin crap in.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "DEAR CHILD-Sir Sampson's stomach has been as bad as it could well be, but not so bad as your roads.