Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

later than; following

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

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

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

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

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

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

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

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

From this reading Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

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

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

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

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

have as a logical consequence

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "A fine lassie!"

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added

From this reading Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

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

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

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

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

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

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

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

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

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

From this reading Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

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

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

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

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

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

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

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

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

a girl or young woman who is unmarried

From this reading "A fine lassie!"

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

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

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

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

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

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

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

above and across; more than

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

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

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

having corresponding sounds especially terminal sounds

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

past form of “sadden” — make unhappy

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

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

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

exchange or give (something) in exchange for

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

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

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

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

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

push forcefully

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

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

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

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

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

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From this reading Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

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

From this reading "THE SWAP O' RHYMING WARE" The day following this event I was called into the Mearns to look after some property which by reason of an entail had been thrust into my hands.

which person or people

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

belonging to which person

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

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 Hugh said, looking back at her from the coach window, "who will do what's right, as she sees it, whether she gains or loses by it herself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A woman whose word can be believed as another's oath; who has a thought for the general good, apart from her own emotions; with something of the old Roman in her sense of justice.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Nancy had planned to accompany me, but the post brought her news that a German cousin of royalty, who was making a tour of the country, was intending a visit to the lace-making place on the Burnside, and Father Michel's word being for her presence at Stair, she gave over the trip, and watched me set off with Hugh Pitcairn, a bit saddened, I thought, at the pleasure of the jaunt being taken from her.