Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

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

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

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

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

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

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading "I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?" said Pike, astonished at his master's sudden emotion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

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

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

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From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

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

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

clothing in general

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

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

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

any strong feeling

From this reading "I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?" said Pike, astonished at his master's sudden emotion.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

give expression to

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

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

From this reading "I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?" said Pike, astonished at his master's sudden emotion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

form into a cylinder by rolling

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

a man of refinement

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

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

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

destroyed or killed

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

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

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

be suspended or hanging

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

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

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

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

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

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

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

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

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?" said Pike, astonished at his master's sudden emotion.

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

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

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

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

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

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

immediately past

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

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

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

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

From this reading "I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?" said Pike, astonished at his master's sudden emotion.

information about recent and important events

From this reading "I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?" said Pike, astonished at his master's sudden emotion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

a brief written record

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

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

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

on one occasion

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

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From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

put a saddle on

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

cause to go somewhere

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

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

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

term of address for a man

From this reading "I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?" said Pike, astonished at his master's sudden emotion.

the sister of your spouse

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

be standing; be upright

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading "I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?" said Pike, astonished at his master's sudden emotion.

moving very fast

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

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

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

in or at that place or location

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

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

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

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From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

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

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading "I hope nae ill news frae the Tower, sir?" said Pike, astonished at his master's sudden emotion.

worthless material that is to be disposed of

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

a group of soldiers

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

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

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

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

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

possessive form of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

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From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

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

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

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

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

in or at the place that

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

during the time that

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "From Tillietudlem?" said the old gentleman, rising hastily in his bed, and sitting bolt upright,--"Open the shutters, Pike--I hope my sister-in-law is well--furl up the bed-curtain.--What have we all here?" (glancing at Edith's note.) "The gout? why, she knows I have not had a fit since Candlemas.--The wappen-schaw?

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading At last comes the troop, by the word of command Drawn up in our court, where the Captain cries, Stand!

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Swift Major Bellenden's ancient valet, Gideon Pike as he adjusted his master's clothes by his bedside, preparatory to the worthy veteran's toilet, acquainted him, as an apology for disturbing him an hour earlier than his usual time of rising, that there was an express from Tillietudlem.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading I told her a month since I was not to be there.--Paduasoy and hanging sleeves? why, hang the gipsy herself!--Grand Cyrus and Philipdastus?--Philip Devil!--is the wench gone crazy all at once? was it worth while to send an express and wake me at five in the morning for all this trash?--But what says her postscriptum?--Mercy on us!" he exclaimed on perusing it,--"Pike, saddle old Kilsythe instantly, and another horse for yourself."