Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

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

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

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

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

a Scottish word

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

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

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading Old Ballad.

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

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

past form of “belie” — be in contradiction with

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

dwell

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

a small house with a single story

From this reading When he entered the cottage, Morton perceived that the old hostess had spoken truth.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When he entered the cottage, Morton perceived that the old hostess had spoken truth.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

divisible by two

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

the syllable naming the fourth (subdominant) note of the diatonic scale in solmization

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

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

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

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

From this reading When he entered the cottage, Morton perceived that the old hostess had spoken truth.

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

From this reading When he entered the cottage, Morton perceived that the old hostess had spoken truth.

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

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

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

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

a woman host

From this reading When he entered the cottage, Morton perceived that the old hostess had spoken truth.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

temporary military shelter

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

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

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

located inward

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

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

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

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

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading When he entered the cottage, Morton perceived that the old hostess had spoken truth.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

clean or organized

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

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

From this reading Old Ballad.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading When he entered the cottage, Morton perceived that the old hostess had spoken truth.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

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

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

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

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

a male human offspring

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

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

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading When he entered the cottage, Morton perceived that the old hostess had spoken truth.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

a small amount of liquid food

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When he entered the cottage, Morton perceived that the old hostess had spoken truth.

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

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

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

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

a fact that has been verified

From this reading When he entered the cottage, Morton perceived that the old hostess had spoken truth.

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

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

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

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"

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

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

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

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

at the time that

From this reading When he entered the cottage, Morton perceived that the old hostess had spoken truth.

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

From this reading The inside of the hut belied its outward appearance, and was neat, and even comfortable, especially the inner apartment, in which the hostess informed her guest that he was to sup and sleep.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Refreshments were placed before him such as the little inn afforded; and though he had small occasion for them, he accepted the offer, as the means of maintaining some discourse with the landlady.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Then out and spake the auld mother, And fast her tears did fa "Ye wadna be warn'd, my son Johnie, Frae the hunting to bide awa!"