Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

how long something has existed

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

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

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

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

From this reading “I don’t know what we are coming to,” said Miss Jean.

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

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the day of poor Tom Heriot’s funeral, there were two old faces at this window.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

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

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

for the reason that

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

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

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

the yard associated with a church

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading “I don’t know what we are coming to,” said Miss Jean.

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From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

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

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the day of poor Tom Heriot’s funeral, there were two old faces at this window.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

propriety in manners and conduct

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

past form of “deprecate” — express strong disapproval of; deplore

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

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From this reading “I don’t know what we are coming to,” said Miss Jean.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

divisible by two

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading On the day of poor Tom Heriot’s funeral, there were two old faces at this window.

a social unit living together

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading On the day of poor Tom Heriot’s funeral, there were two old faces at this window.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

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From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

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

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

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

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

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

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

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From this reading On the day of poor Tom Heriot’s funeral, there were two old faces at this window.

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

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

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

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

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

From this reading “I don’t know what we are coming to,” said Miss Jean.

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

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

plural of “innovation” — a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

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

From this reading “I don’t know what we are coming to,” said Miss Jean.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

immediately past

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

a large and imposing house

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

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

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

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

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

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

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

occurring from time to time

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

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

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

and nothing more

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

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

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

win a victory over

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

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

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading On the day of poor Tom Heriot’s funeral, there were two old faces at this window.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

-ing form of “reject” — refuse to accept or acknowledge

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

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From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

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

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I don’t know what we are coming to,” said Miss Jean.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

a general conscious awareness

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

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

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

be seated

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

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

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the day of poor Tom Heriot’s funeral, there were two old faces at this window.

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

From this reading On the day of poor Tom Heriot’s funeral, there were two old faces at this window.

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

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

male cat

From this reading On the day of poor Tom Heriot’s funeral, there were two old faces at this window.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On the day of poor Tom Heriot’s funeral, there were two old faces at this window.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

not known

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

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

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “I don’t know what we are coming to,” said Miss Jean.

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

From this reading On the day of poor Tom Heriot’s funeral, there were two old faces at this window.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “I don’t know what we are coming to,” said Miss Jean.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

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

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

belonging to which person

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading In Scotland, in former days, the attendance of a woman at a funeral was unknown; and it was partly because it was understood that Marjory was to be present, that her old grand-aunt stole across in the early morning, before any one was about, in order to witness, with a mixture of grief, interest, and disapproval, the innovations in the simple ceremonial with which the heir of Pitcomlie was conducted to his last resting-place.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading One was that of Miss Jean Heriot, in new “blacks,” as she called her mourning; whose interest in the melancholy ceremony had overcome even that strong sense of decorum with which a Scottish woman of her age would, under other circumstances, have shut herself up on the day of a funeral “in the family.”

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

From this reading The Manse of Comlie had one window, which looked upon the churchyard--only one, as Mrs. Murray congratulated herself--and that in a room which was never used but where on occasional moments now and then the old lady would go and sit by herself, not rejecting for her own part the pensive associations which she deprecated for others.