used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
ainadjective
belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
From this reading “Look at it with your ain e’en, and maybe then ye’ll believe me.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Look at it with your ain e’en, and maybe then ye’ll believe me.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Look at it with your ain e’en, and maybe then ye’ll believe me.
auldadjectiveUS /ɔːld/
a Scottish word
From this reading No a thing tasted, no more nor he did yesterday, and me sent away for an auld bletherin’ scoondrel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No a thing tasted, no more nor he did yesterday, and me sent away for an auld bletherin’ scoondrel.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
bletherin
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From this reading No a thing tasted, no more nor he did yesterday, and me sent away for an auld bletherin’ scoondrel.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Heriot did not come to luncheon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Heriot did not come to luncheon.
disconsolateadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
e'enadverb
even
From this reading “Look at it with your ain e’en, and maybe then ye’ll believe me.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
FlemingnounUS /ˈflemɪŋ/
British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No a thing tasted, no more nor he did yesterday, and me sent away for an auld bletherin’ scoondrel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
Heriot
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From this reading Mr. Heriot did not come to luncheon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
I've
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From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
a room where books are kept
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look at it with your ain e’en, and maybe then ye’ll believe me.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Mr. Heriot did not come to luncheon.
Marjory
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From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
by chance
From this reading “Look at it with your ain e’en, and maybe then ye’ll believe me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No a thing tasted, no more nor he did yesterday, and me sent away for an auld bletherin’ scoondrel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Heriot did not come to luncheon.
not any; not one
From this reading No a thing tasted, no more nor he did yesterday, and me sent away for an auld bletherin’ scoondrel.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading No a thing tasted, no more nor he did yesterday, and me sent away for an auld bletherin’ scoondrel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Heriot did not come to luncheon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
scoondrel
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From this reading No a thing tasted, no more nor he did yesterday, and me sent away for an auld bletherin’ scoondrel.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading No a thing tasted, no more nor he did yesterday, and me sent away for an auld bletherin’ scoondrel.
shouldna
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From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading No a thing tasted, no more nor he did yesterday, and me sent away for an auld bletherin’ scoondrel.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Look at it with your ain e’en, and maybe then ye’ll believe me.
a special situation
From this reading No a thing tasted, no more nor he did yesterday, and me sent away for an auld bletherin’ scoondrel.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Heriot did not come to luncheon.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A tray carefully piled with everything that old Fleming could think of to tempt his master’s appetite was carried to him in the library; but before the rest of the party had left the table, Fleming came back disconsolate, bearing his tray untouched.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
ye'll
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From this reading “Look at it with your ain e’en, and maybe then ye’ll believe me.
the day immediately before today
From this reading No a thing tasted, no more nor he did yesterday, and me sent away for an auld bletherin’ scoondrel.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “In case ye shouldna believe me, I’ve brought it back, Miss Marjory,” he said, with an injured air, approaching the young mistress of the house.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Look at it with your ain e’en, and maybe then ye’ll believe me.
